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Question 1

Protein Synthesis​

Answer 1

The process of making proteins.

Question 2

Cell Division

Answer 2

The process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells.

Question 3

Mitosis ​­

Answer 3

The process by which the nucleus is divided into two identical nuclei.

Question 4

Genetics

Answer 4

The scientific study of heredity.

Question 5

Genetic Variation ­

Answer 5

The tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a

population to differ from one another.

Question 6

Gene

Answer 6

The chemical factor that determines a trait.

Question 7

Mutation​

Answer 7

Any change in DNA. (genetic material)

Question 8

Alleles ­ ​

Answer 8

​The ​alternate forms of a gene.

Question 9

Homozygous​ ­

Answer 9

An organism with two identical alleles for a particular trait.

Question 10

Heterozygous ​­

Answer 10

An organism with two different alleles for a particular trait.

Question 11

Punnett Square ​­

Answer 11

​­ A tool used to predict outcomes in genetics.

Question 12

Genotype ­ ​

Answer 12

​The ​genetic makeup of an organism based on alleles inherited.