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genetics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diploid | cell containing two sets of chromosomes |
| haploid | cell containing one set of chromosomes |
| chromosome | made of DNA and proteins. Contains genetic information in the form of genes |
| gene | Section of DNA that carrries the genetic code for a particular trait |
| trait | Inherited characteristic |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| Nucleus | Control centre of a cell. |
| Karyotype | Picture of chromosomes arranged in pairs by size |
| Polygenic inheritance | Characteristics affected by many different genes |