A large molecule that contains genes.

A length of DNA that controls one inherited characteristic of an organism.

The instructions that control your characteristics. These instructions are found on genes.

Passed on to an organism from its parents.

The differences between things or organisms.

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Question	Answer
Word	Meaning
characteristics	The features of an organism.
DNA	A large molecule that contains genes.
gamete	Scientific word for sex cell.
gene	A length of DNA that controls one inherited characteristic of an organism.
genetic information	The instructions that control your characteristics. These instructions are found on genes.
inherited	Passed on to an organism from its parents.
variation	The differences between things or organisms.