Biology – Genetics Guaranteed Success
1. Chromosomal Mutation - Definition: A chromosomal mutation refers to changes that occur either in the structure of a
chromosome or in the number of chromosomes, which may result in the gain or loss of entire
chromosomes.
2. Law of Dominance - De...
- Definition: A chromosomal mutation refers to changes that occur either in the structure of a
chromosome or in the number of chromosomes, which may result in the gain or loss of entire
chromosomes.
2. Law of Dominance
- Definition: The law of dominance states that some alleles are dominant over others, meaning that
the phenotype associated with a dominant allele will be expressed in the presence of a recessive allele.
3. Carrier
- Definition: A carrier is an individual who possesses a gene for a particular trait or disease but does
not exhibit the associated phenotype.
4. Sex Chromosome
- Definition: Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an individual.
5. Genotype
- Definition: The genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by combinations
like gg, Gg, or GG.
6. Incomplete Dominance
- Definition: Incomplete dominance occurs when a heterozygous genotype results in a phenotype that
is a blend of both alleles.
7. DNA
- Definition: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the macromolecule that contains the genetic instructions
crucial for the development and functioning of organisms.
8. Homozygous
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