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Genetics Lesson 1-5
Genetics Lesson 1-5 Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trait | A characteristic or feature of an organism |
| Variation | Differences organisms can have for their traits |
| Protein | A type of molecule in our food that our bodies need. A large molecule that makes up essential parts of living things |
| Myosin | A protein found in muscle cells that allow them to relax and contract |
| Actin | A protein found in muscle cells that allow them to relax and contract |
| Phenotype | The way an organism looks like |
| Pedigree | A graphic organizer that keeps track of the biological relationships of parents and offspring, and variations of specific traits |
| Sexual Reproduction | When a sperm and egg cell, each containing a single or half set of chromosomes, combine to develop into an offspring whose cells contain full sets of chromosomes |