Key Words (F225.1.1 a)

Codes for the production of a particular polypeptide.

Gene

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An alternative form of a gene.

Allele

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When the allele shows an effect on the phenotype, only when the two alleles in a homologous chromosome pair are the same.

Recessive

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Allele shows its effect on the phenotype, even when present on only one chromosome.

Dominant

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Observable characteristics resulting from genotype and environment interaction.

Phenotype

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Describes all alleles that the nucleus of a human cell contains.

Genotype

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An alternative form of a gene.

Allele

When the allele shows an effect on the phenotype, only when the two alleles in a homologous chromosome pair are the same.

Allele shows its effect on the phenotype, even when present on only one chromosome.

Observable characteristics resulting from genotype and environment interaction.

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