Genetics Flashcards
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Gene
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A short section of DNA in a chromosome. Each gene contains the information needed to make a different protein in a cell.
2
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Chromosome
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Thread-like structures found in the nucleus of an animal or plant cell. They are made up of protein and a chemical called DNA.
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Genetics
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The study of how characteristics are passed on from one generation to another.
