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Define genes?

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Section of DNA
Controls production of a specific protein, carries code
Unit of inheritance that can be passed onto next generation

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Some appearance genes are unique for each individual. Why?

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Fertilization is random
Different combinations of alleles may be copied
Meiosis could result in mutation
Causing change

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