HEREDITY

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Where are chromosomes found?

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nucleus

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Segments of DNA found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic.

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gene

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The passing of physical characteristics, or traits, from parent to offspring.

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Heredity

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The scientific study of heredity.

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Genetics

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The different forms of a gene.

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Allele

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A trait that is always hidden when the dominant allele is present.

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Recessive allele

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.

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Heterozygous

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Every living thing has genetic information stored in the form of: Ribosomes, DNA, Chloroplast, Mitochondria

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DNA

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If two alleles are the same for a certain trait they are considered

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Homozygous

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Chromosomes are

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Long strands of DNA that contain many genes