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Biology Module 6

Defintions

TermDefinition
Genetics The science that studies how characteristics are passed from parent to offspring
Genetic factors The general guideline of traits determined by a person's DNA
Environmental Factors Those "nonbiological" factors that are involved in a person's surroundings such as the nature of the person's parents, the person's friends, and the person's behavioral choices. They also include things like exposure to chemicals, molds, extreme weather c
Spiritual factors The factors in a persons life that are determined by the quality of his or her relationship with God
Gene The basic unit of heredity; a section of DNA that contains the code to produce a protein or a portion of a protein, thereby causing a trait
Chromosome The condensed threads of chromatin (DNA coiled around and supported by proteins) found in the nucleus of a cell
Chromatin Long strands of clusters of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of a cell
DNA replication The process by which two identical DNA molecules are produced from one original DNA molecule
Chromosome Condensed threads of chromatin found in the nucleus of the cell
Chromatid One of the two identical copies of a replicated chromosome joined by a centromere
Centromere The region where two sister chromatids are joined tightly together
Triplet A three-base sequence on DNA
Codon A three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid
Anticodon A three-base sequence on tRNA
Mitosis A process of asexual reproduction in eukaryotic cells
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