a specific sequence of nucleotides in dna or rna that is located uaually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance.

any of the rod-shaped or threadlike dna- containing structures of cellular organisms located in the nucleus.

trait that are passed down from parent to offspring.

a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms.

a disinguishing quality. (as of personal character)

he studied pea plants to see if talness was a dominate trait.

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genes	a specific sequence of nucleotides in dna or rna that is located uaually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance.
Chromosome	any of the rod-shaped or threadlike dna- containing structures of cellular organisms located in the nucleus.
Heredity	trait that are passed down from parent to offspring.
Genetics	a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms.
Trait	a disinguishing quality. (as of personal character)
Gregory Mendel	he studied pea plants to see if talness was a dominate trait.