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Genetic code vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |