Albino squirrel vocab Act 1-8

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Where are genes located?

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On the DNA.

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What is a Chromosome?

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Bundle of DNA that gives directions.

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What is a protein (in genetics)?

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They are codes given by genes to be made by ribosomes.

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Where are chromosomes found?

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Nucleus.

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What is a mutation?

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The change in the DNA sequence that causes a different characteristic.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They synthesize proteins based on the instructions from genes.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It houses the cell's DNA and controls its activities.

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What are alleles?

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Different versions of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in DNA sequences among individuals.