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A haploid sex cell that contains only one allele of each gene.

phenotype

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The characteristics of an organism/outward appearance

zygote

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The particular position of a gene on homologous chromosomes

dominant

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One specific form of a gene

heterozygous

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An allele that only has an effect on the phenotype when present in the homozygous state

gamete

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Having 2 different alleles of a gene

carrier

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A diploid cell produced by the fusion of two gametes that contains two alleles for each gene

recessive

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A structure made of DNA and protein containing many genes

locus

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The whole of the genetic information of an organism

homozygous

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The alleles of an organism

chromosome

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Differs from others by one or a few nucleotide bases (SNPs) but occupy the same gene locus on the chromosome

genotype

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A heritable factor that controls a specific characteristic

allele

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An allele that has the same effect on the phenotype when present in the homozygous or heterozygous state.

gene

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An individual that has one copy of a recessive allele that causes a genetic disease in individuals that are homozygous for this allele

allele

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Having 2 identical alleles of a gene

genome