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Genetics
Traits/Repoduction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allele | specific version of a gene that gives instructions for making a protein molecule |
| chromosome | An 'x shaped-structure' made of genes and DNA |
| DNA | A molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of |
| feature | a characteristic that all members of a species have (eye color, hair color, etc) |
| fertilization | When sperm and egg cells combine to create an offspring |
| function | how something works |
| gene | A section of DNA that gives directions for making a protein molecule |
| gene version | Another word for allele. A specific gene for an individual |
| heterozygous | when two alleles are different (Hh, Bb, rR) |
| homozygous | "when two alleles are the same (HH, hh, TT, tt) |
| trait | a specific characteristic of an individual organism |
| variation | any difference in traits between an individual organism |
| structure | the way something is shaped or constructed |
| protein molecule | a type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms |
| offspring | an organism produced as a result of reproduction |
| mutation | a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait |
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent |
| sexual reproduction | the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring |
| nucleus | the part of the cell where the genes are found |