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Homozygous |
Term used when an organism has two of the same alleles for a particular trait. |
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Haploid |
A cell that contains only a single copy of a chromosome is referred to as this. |
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Diploid |
A cell that contains sets (2 copies) of chromosomes is referred to as this |
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Alleles |
One of many forms of the same gene. |
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Chromosome |
Thread-like structure with in the nucleus that contains the genetic information. |
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Genotype |
Genetic make up of an organism. The actual genes it has. |
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Phenotype |
Physical characteristics of an organism-what you can visually see. |
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Genetics |
The scientific study of heredity. |
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Locus |
Place on the chromosome where a gene is located. |
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Gene |
The sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait |
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Hybrid |
The offspring of parents with different traits. |
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Trait |
Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another. |
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Pollination |
Process by which the sperm from the male portion of the plant is transferred to the female portion of the plant. |
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Fertilization |
Process by which the sperm fuses with the egg |
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Heterozygous |
The sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait. |
