Amplify online traits and reproductions vocab flashcard

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Definition of Homozygous

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Having gene versions that are the same.

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What is the definition of function?

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How something works.

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Definition of reasoning

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The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Definition of scientific argument

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A claim supported by evidence.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Definition of Heterozygous

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Having gene versions that are different.

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What is a gene?

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A specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What does variation mean in biology?

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Any difference in traits between individual organisms.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against a claim.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is a trait?

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A specific characteristic of an individual organism.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is a mutation?

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A random change to a gene that sometimes results in new traits.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2