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Mitochondria
Organelles that generate energy for the cell.
Allele
Different forms of a gene.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an organism.
Phenotype
The observable characteristics of an organism
Mutation
A change in the DNA sequence.
Dominant
An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.
Recessive
An allele that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele
Homozygous
Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
Heterozygous
Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
Nucleus
The organelle that houses the cell’s genetic material.
Ribosome
A structure that synthesizes proteins in the cell
Cytoplasm
The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus
Membrane
A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; controls what enters and exits.
Chloroplast
The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
Organelle
A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
