Grade 8 Knowledge Mastery Quiz

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DNA

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carrying genetic information

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Chromosome

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made of DNA and proteins

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Gene

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of DNA coding for a trait

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Inherited characteristics

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passed from parents to offspring

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Mitosis

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division producing identical cells

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Asexual reproduction

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genetically identical to parent

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Meiosis

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division producing gametes

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Sexual reproduction

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with new genetic combinations

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Gregor Mendel

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of genetics

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Principle of heredity

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inherited through genes