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6th Grade Life Science Terms

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Jaime Richards
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A person who designs buildings and, in many cases, also supervises their construction. In genetics, it can metaphorically refer to the 'designers' of genetic traits.
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gene
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A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
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genetic code/coding
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The nucleotide triplets of DNA and RNA molecules that carry genetic information in living cells.
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cell
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The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
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characteristic(s)
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A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
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heredity
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The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
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environment
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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, which can influence genetic traits.
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trait
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A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
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variation
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A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits. In genetics, it refers to the differences in DNA among individuals.
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