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| What type of cells are created from the fusion of two gametes? |
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| one diploid zygote with two alleles of each gene. |
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| What is a dominant allele? |
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| an allele whose characteristics are expressed in the homozygous state, and in the heterozygous state. If this allele is present, the trait will always be expressed. |
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| What is a recessive allele? |
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Definition
| its characteristic is only expressed in the homozygous state, only with the absence of a dominant trait. |
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Definition
| when both alleles are dominant so both are partially expressed in the phenotype of the offspring. |
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| Define sex-linkage of a disease. |
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| he phenotype of an allele that is directly tied to the sex chromosomes. |
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| What are consequences of radiation after nuclear bombing or an accident? |
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Definition
| Acute radiation syndrome. radiation for a short time but lots of radiation. nausea, vomiting, hair loss at high doses. |
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