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T&R C2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent |
| gene | an instruction for making a protein molecule |
| gene version | a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for a particular protein molecule |
| mutation | a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait |
| homozygous | having gene versions that are the same |
| heterozygous | having gene versions that are different |
| sexual reproduction | the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create an offspring |