Genetics Vocabulary

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xx is an example of

This helps us to predict the traits of a particular cross or breed.

Refers to a pair of genes where one is dominant and one is recessive Example (Aa or Xx)

In genetics a trait that WILL appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it. Represented by a capital letter. Example- X or B

Observable traits of an organism. It's an organisms PHYSICAL traits.

This is one member (letter) of a chromosome pair.

The genetic makeup of an organism. Example Xx or RR.

What is it called when the parents have the same genes for a particular trait? Example: gg from mom and gg from dad.