Ohio EOC Biology Vocabulary Words

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Genetic Drift

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A change in the gene pool of a population due to chance.

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Lipids

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Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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Polygenic Trait

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A trait controlled by two or more genes.

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Active Transport

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An energy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference (from low concentration to high concentration).

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Chromosome

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Tightly coiled DNA that is easily separated during cell division.

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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Mutation

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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Recessive

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An allele that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele.

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Codominance

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A genetic scenario where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed.

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Nucleic Acids

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Biomolecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA.