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2a1 dna
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The molecule that contains the instruction for life. |
| Gene | A section of DNA that contains instruction for specific trait or function |
| Chromosome | A tight 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 off spring |
| nucleus | The part of a cell that contains the chromosomes |