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Dictionary Definition

The dictionary definition of the word ¨trait¨ is...

¨A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism. Traits can be determined by genes or the envirement.¨

⁽Source- Trait. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 13, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Trait⁾

Definition in my own words.

A trait is a physical or genetic feature that an organism has. This could be blue eyes, curly hair, your nose shape.

What does the term ¨trait¨ make me think of?

The term trait makes me think of the different traits of ethnicities around the world. A common causation trait in the U.S. is brown/blonde hair and brown/blue eyes. In Asia, different ethnicities have very differing traits. In Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, etc. Black hair is an extremely common trait.

Ease of Understanding

An easy was to remember the world ¨trait¨ is to remember that..

T- Type of Culture
R- Region
A- Attributes
I- I am from
T- Transfering Traits

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"A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA."

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Definition in my own words.

A gene is a character trait given to you genetically.

What does the term "Gene" make me think of?

The term Gene makes me think of a double helix. It also makes me think of who I am. Does it all come down to Genes?

Ease of Understanding

Genes are what gives you your physical traits. They are what gives you your traits.

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Heterozygous refers to having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent. A heterozygous genotype stands in contrast to a homozygous genotype, where an individual inherits identical forms of a particular gene from each parent.

Heterozygous. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/heterozygous

Definition in my own words

Two genes, a gene from each parent. The parents genes are different.

What does the term "heterozygous" make me think of

The term Heterozygous makes me think of a straight male. Two people of different genders. Where as Homozygous means two identical genes. Homo in Greek means one and the same. Hetero means different.

Ease of understanding

Hetero(different)- zygous

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Homozygous is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.

Heterozygous. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/heterozygous

Definition in my own words

Homozygous means the two parents of a child have an identical gene. For example if the mom and dad both had the gene BB.

What does the term "Homozygous" make me think of.

The suffix hetero is greek for different, and the suffix for homo is the same.

Ease of understanding

Hetero- (Different) Homo- (Different)

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Individuals receive two versions of each gene, known as alleles, from each parent. If the alleles of a gene are different, one allele will be expressed; it is the dominant gene. The effect of the other allele, called recessive, is masked.

Dominant. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Dominant

Definition in my own words

A dominant gene is the gene that takes the physical trait. The recessive gene is still in your DNA, but it does not take physical form.

What the term "Dominant" makes me think of

The term dominant makes me think of a dominant arm. It also makes me think of something that has more control than something else.

Ease of understanding

Dominant= Dominant Gene

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(genetics) Of, or pertaining to, a gene (or allele) whose phenotypic expression is masked by a dominant gene (or allele)

Recessive - definition and examples - biology online dictionary. Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. (2021, March 1). Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/recessive

Definition in my own words

The gene that does not take physical form. The gene that is not "affected".

What does the term "Dominant" make me think of

The term dominant makes me think of something more skilled, or powerful than another. Your right or left hand is dominant, so it is stronger and used more.

Ease of understanding

A dominant gene is just like a dominant arm. It is used more because it is stronger.

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Incomplete dominance results from a cross in which each parental contribution is genetically unique and gives rise to progeny whose phenotype is intermediate.

Incomplete dominance. Incomplete Dominance - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/incomplete-dominance

Definition in my own words

Incomplete dominance is two genes that both have dominance. The result is another trait that is a mix of the two genes.

What does the term "Incomplete Dominance" make me think of

The term incomplete dominance makes me think of having two hands that are both dominant. This is called being ambidextrous.

Ease of understanding

AA+BB=CC

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A genotype is an individual's collection of genes.

Definition in my own words

A genotype is the genetic makeup of someone.

What does the term "Genotype" make me think of

The term genotype makes me think of just genotype. There's nothing that ties me to genotype really,.

Ease of understanding

Geno- (Genetic) Type

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A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.

Definition in my own words

Phenotype is your physical gene makeup.

What does the term "Phenotype" make me think of

The term phenotype makes me think of the phenotype ratios we do in class.

Ease of understanding

Pheno- (physical)- type

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Codominance is a relationship between two versions of a gene. Individuals receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent.

Definition in my own words

Two genes are identical, but are different versions of eachother.

What the term "Codominance" makes me think of

The term codominance makes me think of two people that are both dominant in a relationship. Its like a fight for dominance.

Ease of understanding

Co- (together) dominance

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In biology, multiple alleles are three or more alleles for a particular gene.

Multiple alleles - definition and examples - biology online dictionary. Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. (2021, October 13). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/multiple-alleles

Definition in my own words

Multiple alleles are more than 2 alleles in a gene.

What does the term "Multiple Alleles" make me think of

The term multiple alleles makes me think of three pieces of bread on a sandwich.

Ease of understanding

Multiple- (more than 1 or in this case 2.)

Alleles- (each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.)

Multiple+Alleles=Multiple Alleles

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A pedigree is a diagram that depicts the biological relationships between an organism and its ancestors.

Editors, B. B. D., By: & Editors, B. D. (2019, May 2). Pedigree - definition, function and examples. Biology Dictionary. Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://biologydictionary.net/pedigree/

Definition in my own words

A pedigree is a chart or diagram that shows your Genetic history.

What doesthe term "pedigree" make think of

It makes me think of the dog food brand "Pedigree"

Ease of understanding

A pedigree is a genetic diagram.

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‘‘The two copies of each genetic factor segregate during the development of gametes, to ensure that each parent’s offspring attains one factor.’’

Law of segregation - definition and examples - biology online dictionary. Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. (2021, July 28). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/law-of-segregation

Definition in my own words

1 copy of each gene is shared to insure both parents give a gene to the child.

What does the term "Law of Segregation" make me think of

The term law of segregation makes me think of splitting people apart.

Ease of understanding

RR+rr=Rr because 1 R in RR and one r in rr where used.

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"Mendelian law stating that for every pair of unit factors, each of them would assort independently into the newly formed gametes"

Law of independent assortment. Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. (2021, November 17). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/law-of-independent-assortment

Definition in my own words

Each pair of unit factors turns into gametes.

What does the term "Law of independent assortment" make me think of.

That long phrase makes me think of the independence of Ukraine.

Ease of understanding

Law- look

of

Independent- It

Assortment- Up

rials & Dictionary Online. (2021, November 17). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.biolo

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Sex linked is a trait in which a gene is located on a sex chromosome.

Sex linked. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Sex-Linked

Definition in my own words

A gene that determines the sex of a child.

What does the term "sex-linked trait" make me think of

It makes me think of finding out if your child is a boy or girl. Or those gender reveal gone wrong videos from youtube.

Ease of understanding

Sex- the gender of a organism that is sexually reproductive in contrast to asexual organisms.

Trait- Gene, DNA code..

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A polygenic trait is one whose phenotype is influenced by more than one gene.

Polygenic trait. Genome.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Polygenic-Trait

Definition in my own words

Someone whos physical traits are influenced by more than one gene.

What does the trait "Polygenic Trait" make me think of

I think of polyester fiber in shirts and things.

Ease of understanding

Poly- 5 sides, so more than one. Trait- (Phyisical Trait, or Mental Trait)