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traits chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | An instruction for making a protein molecule |
| Gene version | a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making 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 genes that are different |
| sexual reproduction | the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create an offspring |
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent |