Genetics
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The father of genetics that first worked with different characteristics of pea plants.

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A molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

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The passing of traits from parent to offspring

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Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes or half the number of chromosomes required In humans the haploid number of chromosomes would be 23.

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Reproduction that requires two parent cells; increases variety

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Trait that will show up in an organism's phenotype if even 1 copy of the gene is present

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Organisms that, when reproducing, create offspring of all the same variety.

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Two different alleles. Aa for example

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the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced

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Failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis resulting in gametes with extra or missing chromosomes Ex: Down Syndrome

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An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.

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Something you are taught or learn with experience

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A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

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distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties

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A table used to predict the probability of traits being passed from parent to offspring

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Structures in a cell that contain genetic information. Made of DNA molecules that contain the genes

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containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In humans the diploid number of chromosomes would be 46.

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An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.

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Trait that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present

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Involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent

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Control center of the cell. Contains DNA in eukaryotic cells

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A characteristic passed from parents to their offspring

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Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents

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Two different types

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