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genetics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chromosome | threadlike structures in nuclius |
| gamete | sperm or egg cell |
| zygote | fertilized egg |
| gene | controlls genetic traits |
| genetics | study of heridity |
| traits | charectoristics of living things |
| heridity | pasing of traits from parent to offspring |
| mitosis | cell division with same number of chromosomes |
| meiosis | cell division with half the number of chromosomes and only occers in sex cells |
| homologus chromosomes | same structure |
| allele | form of gene |
| dna | molcule that carries info about you and determines traits |
| nucleotide | consists of sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base |
| mutation | changes in dna |