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Give the meanings for the following combining forms.
-crypt/o: __________


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Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.

Alleles

Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine distinct traits and can be passed from parents to offspring.

Homologous Chromosomes

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that carry the same genes, one inherited from each parent, but may have different alleles.

Phenotype

The observable physical and physiological traits of an organism, determined by its genetic makeup (genotype) and environmental influences.

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