Introduction to Genetics

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Gene

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a segment of DNA that provides instructions for a trait

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DNA

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a double stranded molecule that carries genetic information

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Chromosome

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of DNA and protein, found in cells

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*Front:* Allele

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form of a gene

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*Front:* Genotype

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genetic makeup of an organism

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*Front:* Phenotype

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traits of an organism

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*Front:* Dominant allele

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that masks the effect of a recessive allele

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*Front:* Recessive allele

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that is masked by a dominant allele

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*Front:* Mutation

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change in DNA sequence

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*Front:* protein

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important molecule to build and control body processes in body