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Genetics

Genetics Living Envrionment Regents Review

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asexual reproduction a method of reproduction in which all the genes passed on to the offspring come from a single individual or parent
biotechnology the combination of technology and biological sciences
body cell non-reproductive cells in an individual such as skin, liver, and muscle cells, body cells, contain the full number of chromosome, typical of species
bond the chemical like between atoms that hold molecules together
chromosome a thick threadlike structure that contains genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced
clone an organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced
DNA the material found in all cells that contains genetic information about that organism
Egg Female Gamete/ sex cell, Haploid - contains half the normal chromosomes
Expressed The way a gene is shown on an individual. A gene that is expressed can be seen ex curly hair. An unexpressed or not expressed gene exists but is not showing up
Genes A section of DNA that codes for a specfic trait
Genetic Engineering A set of technology that is used by humans to alter a specific gene. Genetic engineering alters a specifc gene or trait. using bacteria to make insulin is a common example of genetic engineering on your regents
Gentic Recombination Recombining or mixing genes during sexual reproduction
Heredity the passing of traits from parent to offspring
Mutation When DNA gets changed or altered. Mutations are not always bad.
Replicate to copy. Often used when dicussing cell division when referring to DNA copying itself
Selective Breeding When humans chose orgnisims with desirable traits and breed them.
Sexual Reproduction A Method of reproduction that involves two parents and the recombination of genes
Sperm Male gamete or sex cell, haploid - containing half the DNA
Subunit The section of DNA that contains sugar, phosphate and a nitrogenous base
Template a pattern for a new molecule. The DNA unzips and each half is used as a template for base paring to make new DNA
Traits Characteristics coded by the DNA that can be passed down
What is the purpose of DNA instructions to make proteins. Those proteins then make you.
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