Genetics

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What is the exact genetic makeup of an organism, such as RR, Tt, PP?

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Genotype

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What is the term for the physical expression of a trait, such as black hair?

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Phenotype

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What is the hidden form of an inherited trait called?

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Recessive trait

Front

What is the yellow seed genotype?

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AA or Aa

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Genotype refers to what?

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The possible combination of alleles in a gene.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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What is an allele?

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A variant form of a gene.