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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heredity | The passing of characteristics genetically from your family. |
| genetics | genetics is the study of genes. |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid the chemical made of two very long molecules. |
| chromosomes | a threadlike structure maded of molecules that contain genes. |
| gene | genes are mad up of DNA. |
| allele | different type of a gene |
| genotype | the genetic constitution of an individual organism. |
| phenotype | the term used in genetics for the composite observable |
| offspring | the reproduction of something |