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Cells & Genetics

TermDefinition
Cell Makes up all living things.(Also known as the simplest unit of life)
Organism A living thing that is made of cells and carries out many different functions for survival.
Unicellular An organism that is made of only one cell.
Multicellular An organism that is made of more than one cell
Specialized Relates to a specific function. (Example: all muscle cells help with movement)
Tissue A group of the same type of cells working together to carry out a function.
Organ A part of an organism that carries out a special task to help it survive. (Stomach, Kidney, Liver)
Body System A group of similar organs working together to keep the body healthy.
Offspring A child or new organism produced from a parent.
Trait An observable feature in a living organism. (e: eye color or hair color)
Inherited A characteristic or trait received from a previous generation. (Parent)
DNA The "molecule of life" that makes you look the way you do.
Gene A segment of DNA that gives information about a specific trait.
Population A group of the same type of organism.
Diversity The wide range of traits an characteristics across a group of similar organisms.
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