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2a1-DNA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA | the molecule that contains the instructions for life |
| gene | a section of DNA that contains intrusions for a specific trait or function |
| chromosome | a tightly coiled package of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of a cell |
| trait | a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or hair color |
| inherited | a characteristic or gene that is passed from parents to offspring |
| heredity | the passing of traits from parents to their offspring |
| nucleus | the part of a cell that contains chromosomes |