Name __________________________________________
Genetics Vocabulary terms
Date ___________________________
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Genetics
A. Gene makeup – AA, Aa, aa
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Traits/Genes
B. The factor which will only show in the pure form
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Purebred
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Law of Dominance
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Law of Segregation
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Alleles
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Dominant
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Recessive
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Phenotype
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Genotype
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Heterozygous
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Homozygous
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Hybrid
L. Hybrid or mixed for a trait - Pp
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Parent Cross
M. Heterozygous with two different genes for a trait – Pp
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Probability
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Test Cross
P. The original generation of genes
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Parent Generation
Q. Offspring from an F1 cross
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F1 Generation
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F2 Generation
C. The alternate forms of a trait such as blonde, brown, or
red hair
D. One factor if present, will not allow the other factor to
appear
E. Characteristics which are passed on from one
generation to the next, and are located on chromosomes
F. Science which studies the transmission of traits from 1
generation to the next
G. Having two identical genes for a trait – Homozygous
H. During gamete formation (Meiosis), the two genes for a
trait will be separated into the gametes
I. The factor which will show when present
J. Physical appearance of a trait – blonde hair, blue eyes
K. Pure for the trait, having two identical genes - PP or pp
N. Shows the genes of the two parents who are crossing
O. First generation of offspring from a parent cross
R. Cross with a pure recessive to determine if someone is
pure dominant or hybrid for a trait
S. Likelihood of an even occurring