The smallest unit of life that can reproduce. Sometimes called the building blocks of life.

Threadlike structures that contain genes and DNA. They are found in the nucleus.

Cell organelle that contains the chromosomes and DNA.

Contains genetic material and used to determine characteristics in the offspring.

The genetic material found in the nucleus of cells.

The passing down of traits from parent to offspring.

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Genetic Material

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Term	Definition
Cell	The smallest unit of life that can reproduce. Sometimes called the building blocks of life.
Chromosome	Threadlike structures that contain genes and DNA. They are found in the nucleus.
Nucleus	Cell organelle that contains the chromosomes and DNA.
Gene	Contains genetic material and used to determine characteristics in the offspring.
DNA	The genetic material found in the nucleus of cells.
Genetics	The study of heredity.
Heredity	The passing down of traits from parent to offspring.
Offspring	Children.