Key Words

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characteristic
A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, thing, etc.
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evolution
The gradual change in characteristics within a species.
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speciation
Evolution of a new species due to geographical isolation or change in habitat. They can no long breed with the original species.
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heterozygous
Having different alleles of the same gene. e.g. Hh
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homozygous
Having two of the same alleles in a gene. e.g. HH or hh
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sickle cell disease
A genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form of haemoglobin. The red blood cells are a cresent shape.
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homozygous recessive/dominant
Having either two dominant or two recessive alleles. eg. HH or hh
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punnett square
A diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
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cystic fibrosis
A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. - It cause excess mucus, sweat, saliva and digestive juices.
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The gradual change in characteristics within a species.

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Evolution of a new species due to geographical isolation or change in habitat. They can no long breed with the original species.

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Having different alleles of the same gene. e.g. Hh

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Having two of the same alleles in a gene. e.g. HH or hh

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