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Traits/Reproduction
The study of how characteristics are passed onto offspring
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protein Molecules | A type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms |
| Gene Version | A specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule |
| Heterozygous | Having gene versions that are different |
| Homozygous | Having gene versions that are the same |
| Varation | Any difference in traits between individual organisms |
| Inherit | To receive genes from a parent |
| Gene | An instruction for making a protein molecule |
| Feature | A characteristic that all members of a species have |
| Trait | A specific characteristic of an individual organism |
| Structure | The way something is shaped or constructed |
| Functions | How something works |
| Sexual Reproduction | The process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring |
| Mutation | A random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait |