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Genetics Part 1
Unit 1 - Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The genetic makeup of all organisms (blueprint) |
| Gene | A section of DNA on a chromosome, that controls traits and how living things grow and change |
| Trait | A characteristic, such as eye color, that is controlled by genes |
| Dominant | Describes a trait that covers up another trait (stronger) |
| Chromosomes | Structures inside of the nucleus that contain genetic material |
| Recessive | Describes a trait that is covered or hidden by another (weaker) |
| Offspring | Life created from reproduction |
| Mutation | A mistake or change in DNA that cannot be fixed |
| Genetics | The study of how traits are inherited |
| Clone | An organism that is genetically identical to the individual from which it was derived |
| Hybrid | Having 2 DIFFERENT genes for a trait |
| Genetic Engineering | When humans change (add or delete) the DNA of an organism |
| Inheritance | The genetic traits passed on from parents to offspring |
| Pedigree Chart | A chart used to track a specific trait through several generations |
| Punnett Square | A tool used to predict the probability of certain traits in an offspring |
| Pure | Having an IDENTICAL (same) pair of genes for a given trait |