Genetics Vocabulary

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that CAN be seen when paired with a recessive allele.

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How do we represent a recessive allele?

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A little/lowercase letter.

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What is an allele?

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Different variations of a gene (represented by letters).

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What is a trait?

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A distinguishing characteristic or quality, a feature that is inherited such as flower color, hair color, and height.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that CANNOT be seen when paired with a dominant allele.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa).

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical appearance or observable traits of an organism.

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What is a hybrid organism?

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Aa).