Genetics and Heredity

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Acquired Traits

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A characteristic developed by an organism during its lifetime due to environmental influences.

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Chromosome

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A thread-like structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next.

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DNA

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Genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.

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Gene

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A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring.

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Gene Expression

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Determines how inherited traits appear.

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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parent to offspring.

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Inherited Traits

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Characteristics or features of an organism that are passed down from its parents through genes.

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Nucleus

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The brain of the cell, containing the genetic material.

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Trait

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A specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes.