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Genetics Vocab Flash Cards
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7th Grade
11/03/2021

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Allele

 

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One of two or more versions of a gene

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Artificial Selection

 

Definition

 

 

 

The identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals.

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Asexual Reproduction

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Reproduction (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) w/o union of individuals.

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Chromosome

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A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell; made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes; each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Codominance

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Relationship between two versions of a gene. Individuals receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent.

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Diploid

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Cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each parent.

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms.

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Dominant

Definition

 

Show their effect even if the individual only has one copy of the allele

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Fertilization

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The process of union of two gametes.

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Gamete

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A mature haploid male or female germ cell.

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