29.4: Key Terms
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Key terms
Term | Meaning |
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Pedigree | Chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait within a family across generations |
Genotype | The genetic makeup of an organism (ex: TT) |
Phenotype | The physical characteristics of an organism (ex: tall) |
Dominant allele | Allele that is phenotypically expressed over another allele |
Recessive allele | Allele that is only expressed in absence of a dominant allele |
Autosomal trait | Trait that is located on an autosome (non-sex chromosome) |
Sex-linked trait | Trait that is located on one of the two sex chromosomes |
Homozygous | Having two identical alleles for a particular gene |
Heterozygous | Having two different alleles for a particular gene |