Genetic Inheritance

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The male or female reproductive cell that contains half the genetic material of the organism.
Gamete
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They carry the genetic information and are located in the nucleus. There are 23 pairs in the human body.
Chromosone
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A unit of DNA on a chromosome that controls the development of one or more traits.
Gene
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Different forms of genes.
Allele
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Always expressed, even if only one copy is present.
Dominant
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Only expressed if two copies are present.
Recessive
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When the two alleles present are the same.
Homozygous
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When the alleles are different.
Heterozygous
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The genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms.
Genotype
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The physical appearance of an organism as distinguished from its genetic makeup.
Phenotype
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They carry the genetic information and are located in the nucleus. There are 23 pairs in the human body.

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Chromosone

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A unit of DNA on a chromosome that controls the development of one or more traits.

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Different forms of genes.

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Always expressed, even if only one copy is present.

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