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MS-LS1-5

State Required Vocabulary for Standard MS LS1-5

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Gene (MS-LS1-5) A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for a specific trait or function in an organism, passed from parents to offspring.
Genetics (MS-LS1-5) The study of genes, heredity, and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.
Genome (MS-LS1-5) The complete set of genetic material in an organism, including all of its genes and DNA sequences.
Genotype (MS-LS1-5) The genetic makeup of an organism, including all the genes and alleles it possesses. The genotype influences the organism's traits.
Phenotype (MS-LS1-5) The observable physical or behavioral traits of an organism, which result from both its genotype and environmental influences.
Environment (MS-LS1-5) The external conditions, resources, and influences that affect an organism's growth, development, and survival.
Growth (MS-LS1-5) The process by which an organism increases in size and mass through cell division and enlargement.
Development (MS-LS1-5) The process by which an organism matures and changes over time, often involving a series of stages from birth to adulthood.
DNA (MS-LS1-5) Deoxyribonucleic Acid: The molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms, which stores information used to build and maintain the organism and to pass traits to the next generation.
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