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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | The basic unit of life in living things |
| nucleus | The control center of a cell |
| hereditary | The passing of traits from parent to offspring. |
| chromosome | These Theard like structures within a cell's nucleus |
| gene | a sequence of DNA that determines a trait. |
| allele | a different form of the same gene. |
| DNA | genetic material that carries information organism and is passed from parent to offspring. |
| variation | difference between individuals of the same species |
| trait | A specific gene that passes through an offspring. |
| sexual reproduction | two parents combine their DNA involves eggs and sperm. |
| asexual reproduction | is the simplest form of reproduction animals like sponges reproduce asexually. |
| Genome | the complete set of genetic information |
| Dominant allele | Trait will always show up in offspring. |
| recessive allele | hidden when dominant allele is present |
| Genotype | an organism genetic combinations |
| Phenotype | the orginisms physical traits |
| inheritance | is the process by located on the chromosome. |
| mutation | any change in the DNA of gene or a chromosome |
| probability | is a number that describes how likely an event is to occur |