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Review Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allele | specific version of a gene that gives instructions for making a protein molecule (gene version) |
| chromosome | An "x shape" made of genes and DNA |
| DNA | A molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of |
| feature | a characteristic that all members of a species have (eyes color, hair color, etc) |
| gene | Gives directions for making a protein molecule |
| gene version | A specific gene for an individual(allele) |
| mutation | A random change to a gene that sometimes creates a new trait |
| offspring | a child |
| trait | A specific feature of an individual organism (blue eyes, black hair, etc) |
| variation | Any difference in traits between individual organisms (I have hazel eyes but you have blue eyes) |
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent |
| organism | any living thing (such as plants, animals, and bacteria) |
| population | a group of the same type of organism living in the same area |
| predator | An organism that hunts for food |
| prey | An organism that is killed and eaten by another organism |
| sexual reproduction | the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring |