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Science Quiz
Term | Definition |
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DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid; takes the form of a double helix |
RNA | ribonucleic acid |
mRNA | messenger RNA; sends a message to ribosomes as a type of protein needed; amino acids- building blocks of protein are created |
tRNA | transfer RNA; sequence the amino acids to "spell"/ create the type of protein ordered |
genetics | scientific study of heredity |
heredity | the passing of traits from parent to offspring |
Mendel | "Father of Genetics" |
allele | trait |
dominant | the "strong' form of a gene; if it is present, the trait will show |
recessive | the "weak" form of of a gene; only shows its trait when paired without another recessive |
purebred | only have genes for one trait; two of the same genes |
hybrid | two different genes for a given trait |
genotype | gene combination |
phenotype | outward appearance of a gene |