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Genetic code vocab
Term | Definition |
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chromatin | a complex of nucleic acids and proteins that make up chromosomes |
DNA | an abbreviation for "deoxyribonucleic acid,” which is the genetic material passed from parent to offspring |
gene | a segment of DNA that codes for a trait and is transferred from parent to offspring |
helix | a shape that looks like a twisted ladder |
offspring | the young of an organism |
replication | the process by which DNA is copied |
RNA | an abbreviation for "ribonucleic acid,” which is a type of nucleic acid that plays a role in making proteins |
trait | a genetically determined characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring |