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12 Cards in this Set
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1. Genetics
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The study of heredity and the variations of all living things.
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2. Genes
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Structures on a chromosome that explain the DNA code for a trait an organism inherits.
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3. Chromosome
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A thread-like strand inside the nuclei that is made of DNA.
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4. DNA
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A large, complex molecule found in the nuclei of all living things.
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5. Inherited Traits
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Characteristics passed down from parent to offspring.
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6. Recessive Trait
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a weak trait
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7. Dominant Trait
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a strong trait
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8. Acquired Traits
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A behavior an animal learns from its parents. Also known an organism inherits. as learned traits. ***Remember humans are animals***
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9. Characteristics
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A distinguishing quality, trait, or feature of an individual.
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10. Species
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An individual belonging to a group of organisms having common characteristics.
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11. Population
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A group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live at the same place at the same time. (example deer population)
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12. Offspring
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New organisms produced by a living thing.
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