Genetics Basics

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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Genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.

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Chromosome

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A rod-shaped cellular structure that contains DNA.

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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parent to offspring.

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Traits

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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to offspring.

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Allele

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Different forms of a gene.

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Gene

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A portion of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.

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Protein

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Large organic molecules needed for tissue growth and repair.