5.1 Flashcards
1
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chromosome
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A long, thin thread in the cell nucleus.
2
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DNA
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Substance that contains information for hereditary characteristics.
3
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cell division
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creating new cells.
4
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body cell
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a cell that is part of your body.
5
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gene
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The pieces of DNA that together contain the information for a hereditary characteristic.
6
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genotype
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The information for an organism’s hereditary characteristics.
7
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phenotype
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Visible and invisible physical characteristics of an organism.
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