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Biology – Genetics Guaranteed Success 1. Chromosomal Mutation - Definition: A chromosomal mutation refers to changes that occur either in the structure of a chromosome or in the number of chromosomes, which may result in the gain or loss of entire chromosomes. 2. Law of Dominance - De...

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1. Chromosomal Mutation

- Definition: A chromosomal mutation refers to changes that occur either in the structure of a
chromosome or in the number of chromosomes, which may result in the gain or loss of entire
chromosomes.



2. Law of Dominance

- Definition: The law of dominance states that some alleles are dominant over others, meaning that
the phenotype associated with a dominant allele will be expressed in the presence of a recessive allele.



3. Carrier

- Definition: A carrier is an individual who possesses a gene for a particular trait or disease but does
not exhibit the associated phenotype.



4. Sex Chromosome

- Definition: Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an individual.



5. Genotype

- Definition: The genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by combinations
like gg, Gg, or GG.



6. Incomplete Dominance

- Definition: Incomplete dominance occurs when a heterozygous genotype results in a phenotype that
is a blend of both alleles.



7. DNA

- Definition: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the macromolecule that contains the genetic instructions
crucial for the development and functioning of organisms.



8. Homozygous

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