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Genetics 3a
Genetics LT 3a Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid - genetic information in the nucleus of cells |
| gene | a section of a chromosome that codes for a trait |
| chromosome | threadlike bodies that carry genetic information in the form of genes |
| trait | characteristic of an organism (such as eye color) |
| mutation | a change in a gene or chromosome |
| genetic disorder | a disease caused by a change in the DNA sequence |
| allele | different forms (variations) of a gene |