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2a1 DNA
VOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | the molecule that contains instruction for life |
| gene | A section of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of a cell |
| chromosone | a tightly coiled package of DNA and proteins found in the nucleuse of the cell |
| trait | a characteristic or feature of an organism such as eye color or hair color |
| inherited | a charecteristic or gene that is passed from parents to offspring |
| heridity | the passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| nucleuse | the part of a cell that contaiins the chromosone |