Introduction to Genetics Quiz #3

Slightly more advanced than the Introduction to Genetics Quiz #2. Some terms in here may not make sense to you if you haven't completed the other two quizzes. Have fun! Enter an answer into the box.
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Last updated: June 2, 2012
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The passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
Inheritance
The study of (the answer to the above question)
Genetics
If this type of trait is present, it will always be expressed
Dominant
This type of trait will only be expressed if there are no (above answer) traits present
Recessive
Alternative forms or expressions of a gene
Alleles
Pure-Bred - Both (above answer) are identical in the genotype
Homozygous
Hybrid - Two different (answer #5) are in the genotype
Heterozygous
Someone who is a hybrid for a particular trait they may not know they carry since the trait is not expressed
Carrier
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The expression of one trait is dominant over another
Complete Dominance
Phenotype that expresses both the parents' traits
Codominance
Phenotype that is intermediate between (a blend of) the two parent traits
Incomplete Dominance
The above two answers are an example of this
Partial Dominance
Austrian Monk (1822-1884) ; considered the modern 'father of genetics'
Gregor Mendel
Type of plant that the above man experimented on
Pea plants
Term given to the potential 3:1 ratio observed when crossing hybrid plants
Monohybrid Ratio
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