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ch 2&3 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | an instruction for making a ptoyein molecule. |
| gene version | a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule. |
| mutation | a random chang 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 offspring. |
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent. |