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Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The genetic material found in all living cells |
| Cell division | when cells divide |
| Gametes | A sperm or egg cell that contains half the number of chromosomes |
| Gene | piece of or a segment of DNA (basic unit of heredity) |
| Heredity | The passing of genes from parent to offspring |
| Chromosomes | The physical structure in the cell that contains the cell's DNA |
| Genotype | is the actual genetic make-up of the organism |
| Phenotype | is the characteristic of an organism that can be observed ...what you can see or what is expressed. |
| Variation | a different form of something |
| Offspring | one or more organisms born of a parent; in humans, offspring are children |
| Reproduction | the biological process by which new individual organisms are produced from their "parents" |
| Compare | to examine (two or more objects, ideas, etc.) in order to note similarities or differences. |
| Require | to need |
| Replication | The process of duplicating or producing an exact copy |