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material The inherited information structures that carry the blueprints for an organism's traits.
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The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all organisms.
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helix The coiled structure formed by double-stranded molecules of nucleic acids such as DNA.
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The complete set of genetic material or DNA present in a cell or organism.
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An allele that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive allele.
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An allele that is only expressed when an organism has two copies of it.
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The scientist famous for creating the periodic table of elements (though often confused with Mendel, the father of modern genetics).
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Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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A specific characteristic of an individual that is determined by genetics.
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A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and held to determine some characteristic.
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A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information.
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One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
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The observable physical properties of an organism, such as appearance, development, and behavior.
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The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
