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Genetics and Inheritance
Words to learn for genetics
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6th Grade
04/10/2007

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Term
Genetics
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is the study of heredity or the passing of traits from a parent to its offspring.
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Heredity
Definition
is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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Traits
Definition
are the physical characteristics that an organism can pass to its offspring.
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Geneticists
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are scientists who study heredity.
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Dominant
Definition
is the stronger trait
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Recessive
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is the weaker trait.
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Homozygous
Definition
is the word used to describe the conditions in which both genes are the same.
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Heterozygous
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is the word used to describe the conditions in which both genes are different.
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Phenotypes
Definition
are the observable traits.
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Genotype
Definition
is the combinations of genes that cause the observable trait.
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Female with trait
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Female without trait
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Male without trait
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Male with trait
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