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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Species | A group of organisms that can mate and produce healthy offspring |
| Trait | Characteristics of an organism - ex. Hair color, eye color, height |
| Variation | Different forms that a trait can take - ex. Blue vs Brown eyes |
| Inherited Trait | Traits that are passed from parent to offspring. Determined by your genes Can be passed on |
| Acquired Trait | Traits that can develop or change over your lifetime. Influenced by environment Cannot be passed on. |
| DNA | Molecule in the nucleus of our cells carries the instructions for our traits |
| Chromosomes | Tightly coiled strand of DNA - X shaped. Genesis are located on the chromosomes. |
| Genes | Segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait - located on chromosomes |
| Sexual Reproduction | Two parents necessary Genetically different offspring. |
| Asexual Reproduction | Only one parents necessary Gentically identical offspring. |