Mendlian Inheritance

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Genotype

An organism's genetic information.

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Phenotype

Observable traits of an individual.

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Allele

Alternate versions of a gene that result from mutations.

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Pedigree

A chart showing the inheritance of a trait through generations.

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Punnet Square

A tool used to predict genotype and phenotype outcomes.

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Genetic Traits

Characteristics coded in DNA.

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Mendelian Inheritance

Inheritance of traits controlled by a single gene with two alleles.

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X-linked Traits

Traits controlled by sex chromosomes, where males have one X chromosome and inherit it from their mothers.

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Autosomes

Chromosomes 1-22, unrelated to sex determination.