"Genetics is that branch of biology which deals with the study of inheritance of characters from parents to offspring. The patterns of this inheritance and the vast genetic variations that occur because of some steps involved in the inheritance are all dealt with in the science of genetics. There are some basic terms that need to be defined and understood before one can gain the knowledge of genetics efficiently. These basic terms include the following:
=> Genotype
=> Phenotype
=> Homozygous
=> Heterozygous
=> Alleles
=> Sex chromosomes and autosomes"
Here is a link for you to use to read their definitions of these terms.
http://www.helium.com/items/1928995-a-guide-to-the-basic-terms-used-in-genetics
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