Genetics & Heredity Vocabulary

One of the different forms of a single gene, either dominant or recessive.

• Allele

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Genome

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Long strands of DNA that contain thousands of genes

• Genes

• DNA

• Chromosomes

• Protein

Always shows its trait

• Dominant

• Recessive

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Different forms of genes

• Allele

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Trait

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The molecular instructions for building all living organisms.

• cells

• DNA

• elements

• nucleus

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A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein.

• gene

• offspring

• chromosome

• phenotype

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

• physics

• biodiversity

• geology

• genetics

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

• allele

• dominance

• gene

• heredity

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When both alleles of a genotype are the same. (either RR or rr)

• homozygous

• heterozygous

When both alleles of a genotype are different. (example: Rr)

• homozygous

• heterozygous