Understanding Heredity for Grade 7

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Front: Heredity

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Passing characteristics from parent to offspring

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Front: Genes

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A segment of DNA that is passed from parents to children.

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Front: DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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Front: Chromosome

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Found in the nucleus of a cell and carries genetic information.

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Front: Allele

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Letters that represent your genes.

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Front: Dominant Trait

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Stronger trait

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Front: Recessive Trait

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Weaker trait

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Front: Genotype

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Represented by letters

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Front: Phenotype

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Physical appearance

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Gregor Mendel

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Father of genetics