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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The molecule that contains the instructions for life |
| Gene | A section of dna that contains instructions for specific trait of function |
| Chromosomes | A tightly coiled package of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cell |
| traits | A characteristic of features of an organism, such as eye color or hair color |
| Inherited | A characteristic or gene that is passed from parents of offspring |
| Heredity | The passing of traits from parents to their offspring |
| Nucleus | The part of a cell that contains the chromosomes |