Genetics Vocab Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Trait | characteristics of all living things;a physical characteristic; determined by genes |
Inherit | To receive traits from parents |
Inherited Traits | Traits that are passed from parent to offspring (babies) |
Heredity | Passing of traits from one generation to the next |
Chromosome | A rod shaped structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains DNA |
Gene | Part of a chromosome that determines heredity traits. Instructions for a particular trait. |
Genetics | The study of genes |
Dominant Gene | A gene in which the trait will always appear (Dominates when present) |
Recessive Gene | A gene in which the trait only appears when there is NO dominate gene present |
DNA | Chemical molecules in chromosomes that control cell activity and determine hereditary traits |
Allele | One of several forms of a specific gene |
Learned Behavior | way of acting; something you've learned over time |
Instict | Inherited behavior; a behavior you are born with |
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