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8th grade STEMscopes CA Segment 3 Scope 7
Question | Answer |
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Beneficial | Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous |
Chromosome | A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA |
Gene | The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA |
Genetic Variation | The variety of gene combinations that exist within a population |
Mutation | A change or damage in the DNA that permanently alters the genetic message that the gene carries |
Proteins | Biomolecules made up of amino acids and found in all living cells that perform bodily functions |
Sexual Reproduction | The reproductive process involving two parents whose genetic material is combined to produce a new organism different from themselves |