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Vocabulary - Heredity

  1. Gene (Jeen)
    A part of the code that controls the development of traits
  2. Heredity (huh-RED-ih-tee)
    The transmission of traits from parent to offspring
  3. Chromosome (KROE-muh-SOHM)
    A package of DNA and protein found within the nucleus of a cell.
  4. DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid)
    The genetic material of most living organisms.
  5. Dominant (DAH-mih-nent)
    Controlling; tending to be expressed.
  6. Recessive (ree-SESS-iv)
    Tending to recede or disappear from view.
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SEBirch
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244190
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Vocabulary - Heredity
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Vocabulary words for Genetics/Heredity
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