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Mitosis
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The process by which the nucleus is divided into two identical nuclei.
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Cell division
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The process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells
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Genetics
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The scientific study of heredity
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Genetic variation
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The tendency of individual genetics characteristics in a population to differ from one another
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Gene
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The chemical factor that determines a trait
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Mutation
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Any charge in DNA(genetic material)
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Alleles
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The allternate forms of a gene
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Homozygous
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An organism with two identical alleles for particular trait.
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Heterozygous
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An organism with two alleles for a particular trait.
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Punnet square
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A tool used to predict outcomes in genetics
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Genotype
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The genetic makeup of an organism based on alleles inherited
