Term
|
Definition
| Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells. These undergo mitosis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote. These undergo meiosis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A genetic trait in which one copy of the gene is sufficient to yield an outward display of the trait; dominant genes mask the presence of recessive genes; dominant traits can be inherited from a single parent. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| An inherited trait that is outwardly obvious only when two copies of the gene for that trait are present—as opposed to a dominant trait where one copy of the gene for the dominant trait is sufficient to display the trait. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The genetic constitution of an individual organism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each with half the chromosome number of the parent cell. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, in particular. |
|
|
