Genetics Vocab

Front

What is an allele that can mask the recessive form?

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Dominant

Front

What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

What do we call the physical characteristic of a trait, such as a tall pea plant?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the study of how traits are inherited?

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Genetics

Front

What is any change in the DNA of a gene or a chromosome called?

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Mutation

Front

What is the term for an organism's genetic makeup?

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Genotype

Front

What do we call an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What do we call an organism that has two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for the observable traits of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for desired traits?

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Selective Breeding