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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| RNA | ribonucleic acid |
| ATCG | Adenine Thymine Cytosine Guanine |
| mRNA | messenger RNA- sends a message to the ribosomes as to the type of protein needed |
| tRNA | transfers RNA- sequence the amino acids to spell/create the type of protein ordered |
| Genetics | scientific study of heredity |
| heredity | the passing of traits from a parent to offspring |
| Gregor Mendel | father of genetics |
| dominant gene | strong gene |
| recessive gene | weak gene |
| purebred | only has 1 gene for 1 trait |
| hybrid | two different genes for a single trait |
| genotype | gene combination |
| phenotype | outward appearance of a gene |