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McKennzi Dugger science chapter 5 vocal
McKennzi Dugger science chapter 5 vocal
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03/21/2014

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Heredity
Definition
the passing of traits from parents to offspring
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Dominate trait
Definition
The trait observed when at least one dominate trait allele for a characteristic is inherited.
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Recessive trait
Definition
a trait that is aparent only when two recessive alleles for the same characteristics are inherited.
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Genes
Definition
Segments of DNA  that carry heredity instructoins and are passed from parent to offspring; located on chromosomes.
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Alleles
Definition
Alternative forms of a gene that govern the same characteristcs.
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Genotype
Definition
The enherited combinatoin of alleles
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Phenotype
Definition
An organisms inherited apperence.
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Probability
Definition
the mathmatical chance that an evernt will occur.
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Sex Cells
Definition
an egg or sperm; a sex cell carries half the number of chromosomes found in other body cells.
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Homologous Chromosomes
Definition
Chrmomsomes with matching information.
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Meiosis
Definition
Cell division that produces sex cells
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Sex Chromosomes
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The chromosomes that carry genes that determine the sex of offspring.
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