Basic Genetics Vocab Flashcards by Evan Cain

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Gene

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Section of DNA that codes for a protein or trait

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Allele

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Different versions of a gene

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Recessive

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Less powerful allele

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Dominant

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More powerful allele

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Homozygous

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TT/tt: 2 of the same alleles for a trait

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Heterozygous

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2 different alleles for a trait

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Genotype

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Set of alleles/letters that get passed on

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Phenotype

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What shows up in your physical appearance

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