Genetics

A segment of DNA (on a chromosome) that contains the code for a specific trait.

• gene

• clone

• heredity

A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring

• trait

• chromosome

• DNA

• bond

The passing of traits from parent to offspring

• heredity

• DNA

• chromosome

• clone

the material found in all cells that contains genetic information about the organism

• DNA

• protein

• heredity

• carbohydrates

Carries DNA to the ribosome

• RNA

• chromosome

• nucleus

• lipids

A thick threadlike structure made of DNA

• chromosome

• cell

• trait

• nucleus

An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it is produced

• clone

• chromosome

• DNA

• nucleus

mixing of genes during meiosis to make new combinations

• recombination

• bond

• template

• mutation

A chemical link between atoms that holds molecules together

• bond

• replicate

• template

• mutation

to copy

• replicate

• template

• mutate

• procreate