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MS-LS3-2
State Required Vocabulary for Standard MS LS3-2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Development (MS-LS3-2) | The process by which an organism grows and matures over time, involving changes in form and function from a single cell to a fully grown adult. |
| Germination (MS-LS3-2) | The process by which a seed begins to grow and develop into a new plant, usually after being exposed to the right conditions of moisture, warmth, and sometimes light. |
| Plant structure (MS-LS3-2) | The physical organization of different parts of a plant, including the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, each of which has specific functions in the plant’s growth and reproduction. |
| Plumage (MS-LS3-2) | The feathers that cover a bird's body, which can vary in color, pattern, and texture and serve purposes like insulation, camouflage, and attracting mates. |
| Reproductive system (MS-LS3-2) | The organs and structures in an organism involved in producing offspring, including the organs for producing gametes (sperm and eggs) and supporting fertilization and development. |
| Fertilizer (MS-LS3-2) | A substance, either natural or synthetic, that is added to soil to supply essential nutrients (such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) to help plants grow and thrive. |
| Allele (MS-LS3-2) | A specific version of a gene that can determine particular traits. Organisms typically have two alleles for each gene—one from each parent—which may be identical or different (dominant or recessive). |
| Dominant trait (MS-LS3-2) | A trait that is expressed in an organism's phenotype if at least one copy of its allele is present. Dominant traits "mask" the expression of recessive traits. |
| Recessive trait (MS-LS3-2) | A trait that is only expressed in an organism's phenotype if both alleles are recessive (i.e., no dominant allele is present). |
| Hereditary information (MS-LS3-2) | Genetic information passed from parents to offspring through DNA, which determines inherited traits. |
| Punnett square (MS-LS3-2) | A diagram used in genetics to predict the potential genotypes and phenotypes of offspring resulting from a cross between two individuals, based on their alleles for a given trait. |
| Transmission (MS-LS3-2) | The process of passing genetic information from one generation to the next through reproduction. |
| Protein (MS-LS3-2) | A molecule made up of amino acids that plays a crucial role in the structure, function, and regulation of an organism's cells, tissues, and organs. Proteins are encoded by genes and carry out various functions within the body. |
| DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) (MS-LS3-2) | The molecule that stores an organism's genetic information, composed of a sequence of nucleotides (A, T, C, G) that code for genes, ultimately guiding growth, development, and reproduction. |
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