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an organism that has two different alleles for a trait (hybrid)

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a chart that shows all of the possible combinations of alleles that can result in a genetic cross

Image: Punnett Square

an organisms genetic makeup, or alleles combination

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an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (purebread)

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an organisms physical appearance

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the passing of traits from parent to offspring

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scientific study of heredity

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factors that control traits

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controls the inheritance of traits

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dominant allele

trait that always shows up when the organism is present

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recessive allele

trait that is covered up when the organism is present

Image: recessive allele

specific characteristic of an individual.

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behavioral isolation

a form of reproductive isolation in which two populations develop differences in courtship rituals and other behaviors that prevent them from breeding

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geographic isolation

a form of reproductive isolation in which two populations are separated by geographic barriers, such as river, mountains or bodies of water. This leads to the formation of two separate subspecies

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temporal isolation

a form of reproductive isolation in which two or more species reproduces at different

Image: temporal isolation