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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Trait | A characteristic or feature of an organism |
| Variation | The differences organisms can have for their traits |
| Protein | A type of molecule in our body that our body needs. A large molecule that makes up an essential part of all living organisms. |
| Myosin | A protein found in muscle cells that allows muscles to contract and relax |
| Actin | A protein found in muscle silo that allows muscles to contract and relax |
| Phenotype | A word used to refer to the way an organism looks |
| Pedigree | A graphic organizer that keeps track of the biological relationships of parents and their offspring and there variations of a specific trait |
| Sexual reproduction | When an egg cell and a sperm cell, each containing a single or half set of chromosomes, combined to develop cells containing a full set of chromosomes. |
| Chromosomes | A common feature of most cells that is occupied when new cells are made called chromosomes. They are a physical structure that are passed off to offspring in egg and sperm. |
| Karyotype | An organized set of chromosomes from a cell that allows scientist to find specific patterns |
| Nucleus | A common feature found in most cells and holds the chromosomes. |