Genetics and DNA

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an alternate form of a gene for a specific trait

An Alternate Form Of A Gene For A Specific Trait.

Allele

Allele Simple Definition

the asexual process of producing an identical copy of the parent cell

The Asexual Process Of Producing An Identical Copy Of The Parent Cell.

Cloning

Cloning Simple Definition

a condition where both alleles are expressed in a phenotype

A Condition Where Both Alleles Are Expressed In A Phenotype.

Codominance

Codominance Simple Definition

deoxyribonucleic acid or ‘DNA’, carries an organism's genetic information

Deoxyribonucleic Acid Or ‘DNA’, Carries An Organism's Genetic Information.

DNA

DNA Simple Definition

a trait of an allele that masks the other trait

A Trait Of An Allele That Masks The Other Trait.

Dominant Trait

Dominant Trait Simple Definition

when a male reproductive cell (sperm) joins with a female reproductive cell (egg)

When A Male Reproductive Cell (sperm) Joins With A Female Reproductive Cell (egg).

Fertilization

Fertilization Simple Definition

the part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait

The Part Of A Chromosome That Contains The DNA For A Specific Trait.

Gene

Gene Simple Definition

an inherited condition caused by a gene or a chromosome mutation

An Inherited Condition Caused By A Gene Or A Chromosome Mutation.

Genetic Disorder

Genetic Disorder Simple Definition

the process of changing the DNA of an organism

The Process Of Changing The DNA Of An Organism.

Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering Simple Definition

the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring

The Study Of How Traits Are Passed From Parents To Offspring.

Genetics

Genetics Simple Definition

all the genetic material contained in an organism’s DNA

All The Genetic Material Contained In An Organism’s DNA.

Genome

Genome Simple Definition

the passing of traits from parent to offspring

The Passing Of Traits From Parent To Offspring.

Heredity

Heredity Simple Definition

two different alleles for a trait

Two Different Alleles For A Trait.

Heterozygous

Heterozygous Simple Definition

two identical alleles for a trait

Two Identical Alleles For A Trait.

Homozygous

Homozygous Simple Definition

the offspring of parents that have different forms of a trait

The Offspring Of Parents That Have Different Forms Of A Trait.

Hybrid

Hybrid Simple Definition

three or more alleles of the same gene

Three Or More Alleles Of The Same Gene.

Multiple Allele

Multiple Allele Simple Definition

a change in a cell’s DNA

A Change In A Cell’s DNA.

Mutation

Mutation Simple Definition

a chart that shows the genetic traits in several generations of a family

A Chart That Shows The Genetic Traits In Several Generations Of A Family.

Pedigree

Pedigree Simple Definition

a model that predicts offspring

A Model That Predicts Offspring.

Punnett Square

Punnett Square Simple Definition

a trait that is masked from a dominant allele

A Trait That Is Masked From A Dominant Allele.

Recessive Trait

Recessive Trait Simple Definition

ribonucleic acid or RNA, a molecule that aids in protein synthesis

Ribonucleic Acid Or RNA, A Molecule That Aids In Protein Synthesis.

RNA

RNA Simple Definition

the breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits

The Breeding Of Plants Or Animals To Produce Desired Traits.

Selective Breeding

Selective Breeding Simple Definition

a chromosome that determines an individuals sex

A Chromosome That Determines An Individuals Sex.

Sex Chromosome

Sex Chromosome Simple Definition

a gene that is located on a sex chromosome

A Gene That Is Located On A Sex Chromosome.

Sex Linked Gene

Sex Linked Gene Simple Definition

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