Genes and Mutations

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What is a scientist who studies viruses called?

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Virologist

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What is a part of a chromosome that is inherited from the parent(s)?

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Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What are changes in genetic material known as?

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Mutations

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What do forensic scientists study to help figure out crimes?

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DNA

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What are strands of DNA that have been tightly coiled?

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Chromosomes

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What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

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Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the process by which a gene's DNA sequence is copied to make RNA?

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Transcription

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What is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence of a gene called?

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Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism?

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Trait

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms?

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DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1