genetics

the characteristics of an individual are called___.
some__ are hereditable- they are transmitted from generation from generation-while others are not.
__ are under the control of genes.

traits
the genetic constitution of an organism is called its___.
the observable trait set of traits (strustural and functional) of an organism produced by the interaction between its genotype and the enviroment.
- Genotype
- phenotype
___ provide only the potential for developing a particular phenotype. The extent to which that potential is realized, in many cases, depends on enviromental influences.

Genes
Genetic crosses with eukaryotes.
- two diploid individuals are allowed to produce haploid gametes by meiosis.
- fusion of male and female gametes produces zygotes from which the diploid progeny individuals are generated.
- the phenotypes of the parents and offspring are analyzed to provide clues to the hereditary of those phenotypes.

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genetics

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medelian

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2012-03-27T05:17:51Z

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