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Genetics
The scientific study of herdity
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Biology
9th Grade
02/20/2010

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Genetics
Definition
The scientific study of heredity
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Fertillization
Definition
Sexual reproduction, male and female reproductive cells join 
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True-breeding
Definition
Meaning that if they were allowed to self-pollinate
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Trait
Definition
Is a specific characteristic 
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Hybrids
Definition
The offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
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Genes
Definition
Sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait
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Alleles
Definition
One of a number of different forms of a gene
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Segregation
Definition
Separation of alleles during gamete formation
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Gametes
Definition
Specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction
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