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Heredity and DNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trait | A characteristic of a living thing that can be passed on to offspring. |
| Heredity | The passing of traits from one generation to another generation. |
| Inherited Traits | Characteristics or features that are passed from parents to offspring. |
| Acquired trait | A trait or characteristic developed through interactions with the environment. **Something that can be learned |
| Gene | A section of DNA that are the instructions for one trait |
| DNA | A molecule found in your nucleus that tells your body how to develop and function. |
| DNA base pairs | A goes with T G goes with C |
| What is the shape of DNA? | Double helix (looks like a spiral stair case) |
| Chromosome | Tiny X-shaped structures inside the nucleus of a cell that is made up of DNA. |
| How many chromosomes do people have? | 46 total chromosomes 23 from Mother and 23 from Father |
| Mutation | A change in your DNA |