DNA, Genes, Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change/error in the chromosomes or DNA.

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What is the structure that contains DNA and genes?

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A chromosome.

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What is a trait?

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

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What type of cell contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic Cell.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein or trait.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information.

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What is the role of genes in inheritance?

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Genes are units of heredity that contribute to an organism's traits.

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What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?

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A gene is a specific sequence of DNA, while a chromosome is a structure that contains many genes.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.