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Incomplete Dominance

Incomplete dominance is a genetic phenomenon where the phenotype of a heterozygous organism is intermediate between the phenotypes of the two homozygous parents, resulting in a blending of traits rather than the expression of one dominant trait over another. This occurs when neither allele is completely dominant, leading to a mixed expression in the offspring.

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Incomplete dominance is a fascinating genetic concept where the traits of two parents blend together in their offspring. Unlike complete dominance, where one trait overshadows another, incomplete dominance results in a unique phenotype that reflects both parental traits. This blending can be observe...

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Key Terms

Allele
Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus.

Example: The gene for flower color can have a red allele and a white allele.

Phenotype
The observable characteristics or traits of an organism.

Example: The red flowers of a plant are its phenotype.

Genotype
The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

Example: A plant with one red allele and one white allele has a genotype of Rr.

Dominance
The relationship between alleles where one allele masks the expression of another.

Example: In complete dominance, the dominant allele completely masks the recessive allele.

Homozygous
An organism with two identical alleles for a specific trait.

Example: A plant with two red alleles (RR) is homozygous for flower color.

Heterozygous
An organism with two different alleles for a specific trait.

Example: A plant with one red allele and one white allele (Rr) is heterozygous.

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A genetic scenario where both alleles are fully expressed in the phenotype.
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Mendelian Genetics
The study of how traits are inherited through generations based on Gregor Mendel's laws.
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Genetic Engineering
The manipulation of an organism's DNA to achieve desired traits.
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Key Concepts

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