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Genetics Vocab
5th Grade Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trait | characteristics of all living things;a physical characteristic; determined by genes |
| Inherit | To receive traits from parents |
| Inherited Traits | Traits that are passed from parent to offspring (babies) |
| Heredity | Passing of traits from one generation to the next |
| Chromosome | A rod shaped structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains DNA |
| Gene | Part of a chromosome that determines heredity traits. Instructions for a particular trait. |
| Genetics | The study of genes |
| Dominant Gene | A gene in which the trait will always appear (Dominates when present) |
| Recessive Gene | A gene in which the trait only appears when there is NO dominate gene present |
| DNA | Chemical molecules in chromosomes that control cell activity and determine hereditary traits |
| Allele | One of several forms of a specific gene |
| Learned Behavior | way of acting; something you've learned over time |
| Instict | Inherited behavior; a behavior you are born with |