click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
ch2&3vocabulary
| 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 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 |