genetics Flashcards
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Chromosomes are thread-like structures in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information. A chromosome consists of a long strand of DNA containing many genes.
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chromosone
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule made up of nucleotides that contains genetic information for cell growth, division and function.
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DNA
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A gene is a segment on a chromosome that determines a specific trait. Genes are the units of heredity.
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gene
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is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
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heredity
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is the study of heredity. Genetics involves studying how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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genetics
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are the characteristics of an organism. Examples are eye color, freckles, height or dimples.
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traits
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allele
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dominant
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recessive
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genotype
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thenotype
