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Ch 9: Genetics Flashcards

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What is genetics?

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Study of inheriting characteristics

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What is a gene?

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Section of DNA

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What is a chromosome?

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Its made out of DNA and protein and its found in the nucleus of a cell

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What is a gamete?

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A sex cell. Sperm or egg. 23 chromosomes

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How many chromosomes does a zygote have?

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46 chromosomes

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