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genetics terminology
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Biology
10th Grade
02/24/2014

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Term
monohybrid corss
Definition
the cross between two pure breeding different varieties of an organism taking alternate traits of one single character
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monohybrid ratio
Definition
the ratio obtained in the progeny F2 generation crossing alternate traits of one single character
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law of dominance
Definition
out of a pair of contrasting characters, present together only one is able to express itself, while the other is supressed
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law of independent assortmant
Definition
the distribution of the members of one pair into the gametes in independent of the distribution of the other pair
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law of segregation
Definition
the two members of a pair of factors, separate during the formation of a gamete
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gene
Definition
basic unit of heredity
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heterozygous
Definition
the condition in which a pair of chromosomes carry dissimilar alleles for a particular character.
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homozygous
Definition
the condition in which a pair of chromosomes carry similar alleles for a particular character
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genotype
Definition
combination of genes in an organism
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phenotype
Definition
the expressed character which is genetically controlled
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mutation
Definition
the sudden change in one or more genes or in the number or structure of chromosomes.
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two genetic diseases
Definition
hemophilia , sickle cell anemia
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pea plant
Definition
pisum satvium
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monohybrid ratio
Definition
3:1
1:2:1
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dihybrid ratio
Definition
9:3:3:1
complex
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