Genetics Vocab

Genetics

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genetics

geneticist

someone who studies genetics

Punnet square

tool for predicting outcomes

homozygous

same 2 alleles on homologous chromosomes

heterozygous

2 different alleles on homologous chromosomes

phenotype

physical makeup, the alleles that are expressed in the organism

genotype

genetic info carried by the organism, whether expressed or not

anther

male sex organ in flowers

ovary

female sex organ in flowers

pollen

flower sperm

ovules

flower eggs

pollination

flower sex

true-breeding

gametes from 1 parent, absolute copy

hybrid

mixed genes, different characteristics, result of cross-pollination

F1 generation

children

F2 generation

grandchildren

dominant

appear in all alleles in which they're present

recessive

step back, only appear in alleles in which dominant gene isn't present

segregation

separating mom's genes from dad's genes