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pg.263
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Biology
9th Grade
02/01/2011

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Genetics
Definition
Genetics is the scientific study of heredity
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Fertilization
Definition
Fertilization is the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
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True-breeding
Definition
True-breeding is a term used to describe organisms that produce offspring identical to themselves if allowed to self-pollinate
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Trait
Definition
A trait specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
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Hybrid
Definition
A hybrid is an offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
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Gene
Definition
Genes are sequences of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait
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Allele
Definition
An allele is one of a number of different forms of a gene
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Segregation
Definition
Segregation is the separation of alleles during gamete formation
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Gamete
Definition
Gamete is a specialized cell that is involved in sexual reproduction
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