Bho- Body Organization

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mutation

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permanent change in a gene or chromosome

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dominant

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gene trait that appears when carried by only one in the pair of chromosomes

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congenital

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referring to conditions that exist at birth regardless of the cause

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disease

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interruption of normal function of the body usually caused by factors such as microorganisms, can be treated

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genotype

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genetic pattern of an individual

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homeostasis

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tendency of an organism to maintain the "status quo" or the same internal environment

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organism

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an individual living thing, plant or animal

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phenotype

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physical, biochemical and physiologicalconfiguration of an individual determined by genes

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syndrome

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set of symptoms that occur together

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recessive

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gene trait that does not appear unless carried by both members of a pair of chromosomes

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autosome

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any one of 22 paired chromosomes that are not sexual

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electrolyte

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substance that separates into ions in solution and is capable of conducting electricity

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condition

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change from normal function that cannot be cured

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heredity

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genetic transmission of trait or particular quality from parent to offspring