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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The molecule the contains the instructions for life. |
| GENE | A senction of DNA that contains instructions for a specific trait or funstion. |
| 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 the chromosomes. |