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Genetics
Study of heredity
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7th Grade
05/09/2016

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Gregor mendel
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Scientist that explored heredity through exploring pea plants.
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Codon
Definition
The combination of three bases.
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Punnett Square
Definition
Figure used to illustrated the probability of possible inherited genetic trait.s
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Dominant traits
Definition
Traits that overshadow and appears as the prevalent genetic feature.
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Recessive trait
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The trait that is hidden when accompanied by dominant alleles.
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Alleles
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Variation or type of a specific trait.
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Heterozygous
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Genotype that is a result of dominant and recessive alleles combination.
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Homozygous
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Term referring to alleles that are the same.
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DNA replication
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The process of DNA forming new DNA in the nucleus.
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Double helix
Definition
Double stranded twisted genetic structure that consist of phosphate, base, and sugar.
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Uracil
Definition
Base found only in RNA that pairs with Adenine.
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Thymine
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Base found in DNA that pairs with Adenine.
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Guanine
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Base found in DNA and RNA and pairs with Cytosine.
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Cytosine
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Base found in both DNA and RNA and pairs with Guanine.
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Translation
Definition
Stage in which RNA is converted to amino acid/protein
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Adenine
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Base that pairs with Thymine for DNA and Uracil for RNA.
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Henrietta Lacks
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An important figure known for her cells being a great contribution to science research and development.
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Transcription
Definition
Process involving DNA to DNA and DNA to RNA.
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Genotypic ratio
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The probability of internal inherited characteristics in which you can not see.
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Phenotypic ratio
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Probability of hereditary traits that reflect characteristics in which you can see.
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Genetic code chart
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Illustrates the variety of amino acids that can be made during protein synthesis.
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Pedigree chart
Definition
Illustrates traits being inherited from parent to offspring.
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Complimentary DNA
Definition
The DNA sequence that matches with the original DNA strand.
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Original DNA strand
Definition
The first DNA sequence that begins with the 5' end 3' end and will be used to form new DNA.
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Messenger RNA
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RNA known as mRNA that is made from complimentary DNA.
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Transfer RNA
Definition
RNA known as tRNA made from mRNA.
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Ribosomal RNA
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RNA that help in the process of protein synthesis.
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Genotype
Definition
Inherited traits in which you can not see that is represented with letters.
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Phenotype
Definition
Inherited traits that you can see that is represented with the name of the trait.
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