Genetics Vocab

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The physical characteristic of a trait. For example: A tall pea plant

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Phenotype

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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The genetic makeup of a trait. For example: Tt or TT (T = tall height)

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Genotype

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The different forms of a gene. For example: yellow vs. green seeds

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Allele

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Having two of the same alleles for a trait. For example: TT or tt

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Homozygous

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Having two different alleles for a trait. For example: Tt

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Heterozygous

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This describes an allele's ability to mask the recessive form and is represented by a capital letter.

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Dominant

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This describes an allele's inability to mask the dominant form and is represented by a lower case letter.

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Recessive

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Study of how traits are inherited

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Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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the passing of traits from parents to offspring

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heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Any change in the DNA of a gene or a chromosome

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mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2