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| alternative form that a single gene may have for a particular trait |
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| exchange of chromosomal segments between a pair of homologous chromosomes during prophase 1 of metaphase. |
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| cell with two copies of each chromosome (2n). |
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| funtional unit that controls inherited trait expression passed on from on generation to another. |
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| Mendel's name for a specific trait that appearded in the F1 generation. |
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| process by which haploid gametes combine, forming a diploid cell with 2n chromosoes. b |
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| new combination of genes produced by crossing over and independant assortment |
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| An organism's allel pairs. |
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| a haploid sex cell formed during meiosis |
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| cell with half the n umber of chromosomes (n) as a diploid (2n) cell |
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| organism with two of the same allels for a specific trait |
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| organism with two different alleles for a specific trait |
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| organism heterozygous for and specific trait |
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| two paired chromosomes, one from each parent, that carries genes for a specific trait. |
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| LAW OF INDEPENDENT ASSORTMENT |
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| Mendelian law stating that a random distribution of alleles occurs during the formation of gametes |
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| Mendelian law stating that two alleles for each trait seperate during meiosis |
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| one or more extra sets of all chromosomes |
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| only in reporductive cells, |
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| Mendel's name for a specific trait hidden or masked in the F1 generation |
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| observable characteristic that is expressed as a result of an allele pair. |
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S- Smooth
s- wrinkled
G- green
g- yellow |
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How many chromosomes in human sperm or egg? |
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Humans-
Bananas-
Strawberries
Spiders-
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H- 23 pairs (46)
B- 22
SB- 7, but there are multiple sets(8)
S- There are tens of thousands of species of spiders, all genetically different with different numbers of chromosomes.
D- 78 (76 autosomal and 2 sexual.) |
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