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Gene
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A section of DNA that codes for a protien
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Allele definition
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Version of a gene that codes for a protien
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Genotype definition
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The alleles that a person has
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Phenotype definition
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Visible characteristics
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Homozygous definition
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Chromosome that contains two of the same allele
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Heterozygous definition
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Chromosome that contains one of each allele
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Dominant definition
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Expressed in the phenotype when present in the genotype
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Recessive definition
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Expressed in the phenotype when present in the genotype with another recessive allele
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Polygenic definition
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When characteristics are affected by many genes, rather than just one
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Codominant definition
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When both alleles contribute to the phenotype
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