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6th Grade Genetics Vocabulary

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GenotypeGenetic makeup
PhenotypePhysical looks
HeterozygousDifferent genetic makeup
HomozygousSame genetic makeup
Homozygous DominantAA is an example
Homozygous Recessiveaa is an example
Recessive AllelesHidden traits (forms) of a gene. bb
Dominant AllelesShowing traits (forms) of a gene. DD
Recessive PhenotypeHidden traits for physical looks
Dominant PhenotypeShowing traits for physical looks
HeredityThe passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Asexual ReproductionCreates offspring identical to itself.
Sexual ReproductionCreates offspring by combining their genetic materials.
AlleleThe different forms of a gene.
ChromosomeTight bundle made of long strands of DNA stored in the nucleus.
TraitA characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
DNAThe genetic material that carriers information about an organism.
GeneA part or segment of DNA

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