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| an alternate form of a gene |
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| a discrete structure composed of DNA (a double stranded molecule that contains a genetic code) found only in the nuclei of cells |
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| a trait that covers or masks another allele |
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| having or assuming the relation of a child or offspring |
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| the genetic makeup of an individual; for a particular trait, you cant always tell the genotype by looking at the phenotype |
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| having different alleles for the same trait on a chromosome |
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| having the same allele for the same trait on a chromosome; two recessive genes are paired, or two dominant genes are paired |
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| having dominant alleles for the same trait on a chromosome |
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| having recessive alleles for the same trait on a chromosome. This is the only time a recessive trait will be physically seen |
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| traits that are under the influence of one genetic locus; also called simple traits |
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