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allele
threadlike structure of DNA and protein that contains genetic
information; in eukaryotes, chromosomes are found in the nucleus
chromosome
Crossing over causes resulting cell to have variations/differences.
Chromosomes are assorted randomly during meiosis.
crossing-over
process in which cells become specialized in structure and function
differentiation
dominant/recessive
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell
division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Downs Syndrome
sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait ;
factor that is passed from parent to offspring
gene
UNIT 9 - genetics
homozygous - TT, tt
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from
one generation to another
heredity
offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
hybrid
micrograph of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped
together in pairs, arranged in order in decreasing size
Karyotype
chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the
relationship within a family across several generations
pedigree