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TRAITS & REPRO
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gene | an instruction for making a protein molecule |
| gene version | a specific form of a gene that provides instruction 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 all the same |
| heterozygous | having gene versions that are all different |
| sexual reproduction | the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring |
| inherit | to receive genes from a parent |