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Chapter 5 Lesson 4
Trait Variations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| variation | any difference between individuals of the same species |
| sex chromosomes | the pair of chromosomes carrying genes that determines whether a person is biologically male or female |
| autosomal chromosomes | the 22 pairs of chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes. Half from mom, half from dad |
| mutation | any change in the DNA of a gene or chromosome |
| sex-linked genes | a gene carried on a sex chromosome |
| sequence | the order of the way things go |