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Traits
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| feature | A characteristic that all members of a species have |
| trait | A specific characteristics of an individual organism |
| variation | Any difference in traits between individual organisms |
| function | How something works |
| protein molecule | A type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms |
| structure | The way something is shaped or constructed |
| evidence | Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim |
| gene | An instruction for making a protein molecule |
| gene version | A specific form of a gene provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule |
| mutation | A random change to a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule |
| heterozygous | Having gene versions that are the different |
| homozygous | Having gene versions that are the same |
| inherit | To receive genes from a parent |
| sexual reproduction | The process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring |
| allele | A specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule |
| chromosome | A long piece of DNA that contains many genes |
| DNA | A type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of |
| nucleus | The part of the cell were gene are found |
| offspring | An organism produced as a result of reproduction |