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Nucleus
The part of a cell containing genetic information
Chromosome
Thread like structures holding genes
DNA
The chemical from which chromosomes are made.
Cell
Basic building blocks of living organisms
Gene
A small packet of information controlling a characteristic
Allele
Variations of genes that change specific characteristics
Zygote
The merged cell of two gametes (a fertilized cell)
Embryo
The beginning formation of a fetus
Mitosis
A process of cell division used in asexual reproduction/production of new body cells where two identical daughter cells are produced holding the same number of chromosomes as the original cell
Meiosis
Reduction Division: A type of cell division used in the production of gametes where four unique daughter cells are produced with only half the chromosomes of the original cell
Differentiation
The process in which unspecialized stem cells become specialized cells (adapting to a specific function)
Stem Cells
Unspecialized cells found in early life (embryos)
Specialized
Adapted for a particular function
Gamete
Sex cell which has half the chromosome number of an ordinary cell
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Homolozygous
An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic.
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Homolozygous
An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic.
Heterozygous
An individual with different alleles for a characteristic.
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Homolozygous
An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic.
Heterozygous
An individual with different alleles for a characteristic.
Dominant
The characteristic that will show up in the offspring even if only one of the alleles is inherited.
Phenotype
The physical appearance/biochemistry of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Homolozygous
An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic.
Heterozygous
An individual with different alleles for a characteristic.
Dominant
The characteristic that will show up in the offspring even if only one of the alleles is inherited.
Recessive
The characteristic that will show up in the offspring only if both of the alleles (usually from either parent) are inherited.