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12/02/2017

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Term
gene
Definition
specific dna nucleotide sequence that codes for a protein when expressed
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allele
Definition
a version of the dna sequence gene that codes for a protein
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homozygous
Definition
both alleles are identical (BB, bb)
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heterozygous
Definition
alleles are different (Bb)
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Dominant
Definition
these alleles express the dominant phenotype if at leasot one dominant allele is present in genotype. (uppercase)
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recessive
Definition
express the recessive phenotype only if the individual is homozygous recessive (lowercase)
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Genotype
Definition
The allele combination Homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive and heterozygous are possible genotypes
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Phenotype
Definition
the physical or behavioral expression of a gene (hair color)
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F1 generation
Definition
first generation of offspring
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F2 generation
Definition
the 2nd generation of offspring, involving a cross between 2 F1 individuals
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True Breeding
Definition
parents with a paticular phenotype produce offspring only with the same phenotype. the parents must be homozygous dominant or recessive for a trait
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test cross
Definition
the organism in question is crossed with an organism that is homozygous recessive
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