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Genetics Glossary

Glossary of commonly used genetics terms.
DNA
DNA is a type of nucleic acid that contains the genetic information necessary for the production of other cell components and for the reproduction of life.
Gene Theory
The Gene Theory is one of the basic principles of biology. The main concept of this theory is that traits are passed from parents to offspring through gene transmission.
Genetics Glossary
This genetics glossary is a good resource for finding succinct, practical, and meaningful biology definitions for various genetics terms.
Allele - A Genetics Definition
Definition of allele.
Dihybrid Cross - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the term dihybrid cross.
Heterozygous - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the word heterozygous.
Homologous Chromosomes - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the term homologous chromosomes.
Homozygous - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the word homozygous.
Incomplete Dominance - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the term incomplete dominance.
Monohybrid Cross - A Genetics Definition
Definition of the term monohybrid cross.

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