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| genetics | scientific study of heredity |
| fertilization | happens when male and female reproductive cells join to produce a new cell |
| true-breeding | term used to describe organisms that produce offspring identical to themselves if allowed to self-pollinate |
| trait | specific characteristc like color, shape that varies from one individual to another |
| hybrid | offspring of cross between parents with different traits |
| genes | chemical factors that determine traits |
| allele | alternative or different form of a gene |
| segregation | separation of alleles during gamete formation |
| gamete | specialized cell/sex cells (sperm/egg) involved in sexual reproduction |
