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Genetic terms
Term and definition flashcards about genetic terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pedigree | A diagram used in the study of human genetics that shows the transmission of a genetic trait over generations of a family |
| prokaryote | Single-celled organism without a nucleus |
| eukaryote | A cell that possesses a well-organized nucleus |
| somatic cells | Cells of the body excluding sex cells |
| gametes | Sex cells (sperm and egg) |
| amino acid | Basic building blocks for proteins |
| zygote | Fertilized egg |
| genome | The sum total of all the genes carried by an individual |