Match each definition to the correct term
-The observable physical traits of an individual.
A)Codominance
B)Duplication
C)Incomplete dominance
D)Heterozygous
E)Pedigree
F)Phenotype
G)Gene
H)Deletion
I)Autosomes
J)Linkage

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Phenotype refers to the physical traits that can be observed in an individual.

Answer: G
 A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific trait or characteristic.

Answer: F
 Phenotype refers to the physical traits that can be observed in an individual.

Answer: D
 Heterozygous refers to an individual who has two different alleles for a particular gene.

Answer: E
 A pedigree is a diagram that shows the familial relationships and inheritance of a particular trait.

Answer: H
 Deletion refers to the loss of a section of DNA in a chromosome.

Answer: I
 Autosomes are non-sex chromosomes that determine many of an individual's traits.

Answer: A
 Codominance refers to a situation where both alleles of a gene are expressed equally in the phenotype.

Answer: B
 Duplication refers to the occurrence of an extra copy of a section of DNA in a chromosome.

Answer: J
 Linkage refers to the tendency of genes that are located close together on a chromosome to be inherited together.

Match Each Definition to the Correct Term