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DNA
a complex molecule which genes are made of.
Gene
A piece of the genetic code which carries the instructions for a certain characteristic
Chromosome
a structure int he nucleus that is made up of many genes
Mitosis
cell division that produces all new cells for growth and repair. (not sex cells) - doubles, splits
Meiosis
cell division that produces the sex cells - doubles, splits, splits again.
Gametes
Sex cells
Alleles
Different forms of a gene
Zygote
fertalised egg cell
Heterozygous
a genotype where both alleles are different
Homozygous
A genotype where both alleles are the same
Genotype
The actual genetic code held by the individual
Phenotype
the characteristics of the genotype tgar are visable/expresses in an individual
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99164
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Description
Genetics
Updated
2011-08-31T07:52:07Z
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