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Genetic Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | Carries all the genetic information of a living creature. |
| Gene | Pieces of DNA that hold information to build one type of protein. |
| Chromosome | Strands of DNA that are coiled up. |
| Mutation | A change in the sequence of DNA that results in a different Protein than originally coded for. |
| Genetic | Relating to genes or heredity. |
| Protein | The chain of amino acids that is produced during the replication of DNA. |
| mRNA | The copy of DNA. |
| Inherit | To derive genetically from one’s parents. |
| Genotype | The set of genes responsible for a specific trait |
| Phenotype | The physical characteristic that is a result of a given genotype. |