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SKILL SET 5 LATIN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mutation | A change in genetic material; root mut means change |
| Ovulate | Release of an egg from the ovary; root ov means egg |
| Diploid | A cell with two sets of chromosomes; root di means two |
| Nondisjunction | Failure of chromosomes to separate; root non means not |
| Disappear | To move apart or go away; root dis means apart |
| Homologous chromosomes | Chromosomes that are the same type; root homo means same |
| Heterozygous | Having two different alleles for a trait; root hetero means different |
| Albino | An organism lacking pigment; root alb means white |
| Telescope | A device used to see far distances; root tele means far |
| Post-test | An assessment given after instruction; root post means after |
| Epistasis | One gene affecting another gene’s expression; root epi means above or over |
| Codominance | Both alleles are expressed equally; root co means together |
| Biology | The study of life; root bio means life |
| Genotype | The genetic makeup of an organism; root gen means origin or birth |
| Trisomy | Having three copies of a chromosome; root tri means three |
| Monosome | Having only one chromosome; root mono means one |
| Biotechnology | Using living organisms to make products; root bio means life |
| Genealogy | Study of family history; root gen means family or origin |
| Tricycle | A vehicle with three wheels; root tri means three |
| Monocle | A single lens for one eye; root mono means one |