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| Genetics is the scientific study of heredity |
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| Fertilization is the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell |
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| True-breeding is a term used to describe organisms that produce offspring identical to themselves if allowed to self-pollinate |
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| A trait specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another |
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| A hybrid is an offspring of crosses between parents with different traits |
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| Genes are sequences of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait |
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| An allele is one of a number of different forms of a gene |
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| Segregation is the separation of alleles during gamete formation |
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| Gamete is a specialized cell that is involved in sexual reproduction |
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