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Biology EOC RC2 P1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| translation | the process for which RNA codes for Polypeptides (proteins) |
| Law of Segregation | alleles from each parent separate when sperm or egg are formed, so offspring get one allele from each parent |
| Law of Independent Assortment | genes separate independently, so traits do not influence each other’s presence. |
| karyotype | organized picture of the chromosomes of an individual; used to determine chromosomal annomalies and gender |
| genetic engineering or gene therapy | manipulation of genetic material to alter hereditary traits of a cell, organism, or population |