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8.13B Vocab
8.13B Science Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chromosome | a structure in the nucleus that is made up of DNA and protein; the main ring of DNA in an organism without a nucleus |
| DNA | a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the info that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live |
| gene | one set of instructions for an inherited trait |
| inheritance | the process by which a characteristic is passed from parent to offspring |
| offspring | a new organism that results from sexual or asexual reproduction |
| trait | a genetically determined characteristic |
| cell | a membrane-covered structure that contains all the materials needed for life |
| nucleus | cell part that contains the organism's genetic material |
| sexual reproduction | reproduction that involves two parents and produces offspring with traits from both parents |
| asexual reproduction | reproduction that involves one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent |
| eukaryotic cell | a cell that contains a central nucleus |
| categorize | to organize an item into a group |
| component | a part of a system that interacts with it and carries out a process or processes |