Pattern of Inheritance
Definition
The manner in which a particular genetic trait or disorder is passed from one generation to the next.
Related terms
Dominant Trait: A trait that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it.
Recessive Trait: A trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring.
Genotype: The set of genes responsible for a particular trait.
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AP Biology - 5.3 Mendelian Genetics
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