Amplify online traits and reproductions vocab flashcard

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What is a feature?

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A character that all members of a species have.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What are ribosomes?

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The parts of the cell that build protein molecules based on instructions from genes.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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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-LS4-3

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What is a gene?

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An instruction for making a protein molecule.

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What is structure?

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The way something is shaped or constructed.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

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What is a protein molecule?

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A large molecule that performs important functions inside living things.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is DNA?

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A long piece of DNA that contains many genes.

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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that can reproduce and have similar characteristics.

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What is a mutation?

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

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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