Traits and Reproduction Flashcards
1
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What does trait mean?
A
any characteristic of an individual
2
Q
What does Heredity mean?
A
how traits are passed down from parent to offspring
3
Q
What is asexual reproduction?
A
can make new life on their own in the offspring
4
Q
What’s a gene?
A
a small portion of DNA that codes for protein
5
Q
What’s gene regulation
A
the body’s ability to turn on and off certain genes
6
Q
What are chromosomes
A
I this unit, they are a condensed large portion of DNA that contains many genes
7
Q
Where are traits coded?
A
In DNA
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