Genetics

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Heredity

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The process of passing on genetic information (traits) from one generation to the next.

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Gene

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The chemical instructions that control traits.

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Trait

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A characteristic that makes something different.

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Offspring

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A baby produced by an adult.

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Chromosome

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Genetic structure of cells containing DNA.

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Allele

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The different versions of genes.

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Dominate

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The allele that is expressed if present.

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Recessive

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The allele that is expressed if the dominate allele is not present.

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Genotype

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The specific instructions in your DNA that tell your body what to look like or how to work. They are the pairs of alleles represented in letters.

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Phenotype

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The visible traits or characteristics you can see, like your hair color, eye color, or height. It’s how the "code" from your genotype actually shows up in your body.