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Genetics |
The study of genes or heritable traits |
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Continuous Variation |
In genetics, traits that show a range of possibilities |
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Discrete variation |
In genetics, inherited traits that have limited number of variations |
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Dominant Trait |
An inherited trait that shows up in offspring |
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Recessive trait |
An inherited trait that shows up in the offspring only if both parents passed on the genes for the trait |
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Mutation |
A change in the genetic information, or DNA, of an organism |
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Mutagen |
An agent that can cause changes in genetic information of an organism |
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DNA |
A molecule that stores genetic information for heritable traits and directs the structure and function of cells |
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Chromosome |
In a cell, tightly packed strands of DNA visible under a light microscope during cell division |
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Gene |
A section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific protein and function |
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Somatic cells |
Body cells, not the egg or sperm |
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Genetic Engineering |
The artificial introduction of genes from one organism into the genetic material of another organism |
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biotechnology |
Using or modifying living organisms to make marketable products; sometimes involves genetic engineering |
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Transgenic |
An organism produced by moving DNA from one organism to another to create a new genetic combination |
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Aquaculture |
Fish farming |
