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Explain Basic Concepts of Single Gene Inheritance Using the Terms

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Explain basic concepts of single gene inheritance using the terms alleles, chromosomes, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, and recessive.


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Neural Crest

A population of cells in vertebrate embryos that arises from the embryonic ectoderm and migrates to form diverse cell types, including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage, and neurons.

Organogenesis

The phase during embryonic development where organs form from the three germ layers, setting the foundation for functional body systems.

Embryonic Development

The process of development of a new organism from a single-celled zygote to a complex structure composed of multiple cells and tissues.

Induction

A process in developmental biology where one cell or tissue type influences the development of another cell or tissue type, leading to a specific developmental pathway or pattern.

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