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Science Genetics

TermDefinition
Adenine (A) One of the four bases in DNA. Adenine pairs with thymine.
Allele Different versions of the same gene.
Amino Acid Small molecules that join together to make proteins.
Base Pair Two matching DNA bases connected together (A-T or C-G).
Carrier A person who has a recessive disease allele but does not have the disease.
Centromere The middle part of a chromosome that holds chromatids together.
Chromatid One half of a copied chromosome.
Chromatin DNA and proteins packed together inside the nucleus.
Chromosome A structure made of DNA that contains genes.
Codominance When both alleles are fully shown at the same time.
Codon A group of 3 bases that tells the cell which amino acid to add when making a protein.
CRISPR A tool scientists use to edit DNA.
Cytosine (C) One of the four bases in DNA. Cytosine pairs with guanine.
Deletion DNA bases are removed.
DNA The molecule that carries genetic information and instructions for living things.
Dominant Trait A trait that appears when at least one dominant allele is present.
Frameshift Mutation An insertion or deletion that changes how DNA is read.
Gene A section of DNA that contains instructions for a trait or protein.
Genome All the DNA in an organism.
Genetic Drift Random changes in how common certain genes are in a population.
Genetic Engineering Changing an organism’s DNA using technology.
Genotype The gene combination an organism has.
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) An organism whose DNA has been changed by scientists.
Guanine (G) One of the four bases in DNA. Pairs with cytosine.
Haploid Having one set of chromosomes.
Heterozygous Having two different alleles for a gene.
Histone A protein that helps package DNA neatly.
Homozygous Having two identical alleles for a gene.
Homologous Recombination The exchange of DNA between chromosomes during meiosis.
Inherited Passed from parents to children through genes.
Insertion Extra DNA bases are added.
Karyotype A picture showing all the chromosomes in a cell.
Locus The location of a gene on a chromosome.
Meiosis Cell division that makes sex cells (egg and sperm).
mRNA (Messenger RNA) RNA that carries instructions from DNA to ribosomes.
Missense Mutation A mutation that changes one amino acid in a protein.
Mitosis Cell division that makes two identical body cells.
Mutation A change in DNA.
Non-coding DNA DNA that does not make proteins.
Nonsense Mutation A mutation that creates a stop codon too early.
Nucleolus The part inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made.
Nucleotide The basic building block of DNA and RNA.
Nucleus The part of the cell that contains DNA.
Oncogene A mutated gene that can cause cancer.
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) A lab method used to make many copies of DNA.
Pedigree A family chart used to track inherited traits.
Phenotype The physical traits you can observe.
Point Mutation A change in one DNA base.
Polydactyly Having extra fingers or toes.
Polygenic Trait A trait controlled by many genes, like height or skin color.
Polymorphism A common DNA variation among people.
Protein Large molecules that do most of the work in cells and bodies.
Recessive Trait A trait that only appears when both alleles are recessive.
Ribosome The cell structure where proteins are made.
RNA A molecule similar to DNA that helps make proteins.
Sex Chromosome Chromosomes that determine biological sex (X and Y).
Sex-linked A trait controlled by genes on the sex chromosomes.
Somatic Cells Body cells that are not egg or sperm cells.
Stop Codon A codon that tells the cell to stop making a protein.
Substitution One DNA base is replaced by another.
Telomere Protective ends of chromosomes that get shorter as cells divide.
Thymine (T) One of the four bases in DNA. Thymine pairs with adenine.
Trait A characteristic, such as eye color or height.
Transcription Copying DNA information into RNA.
Translation Using RNA instructions to build proteins.
Uracil (U) A base found in RNA instead of thymine.
Virus A tiny infectious particle that needs a host cell to reproduce.
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