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Title

Genetics

Description

Mahendran HL Genetics

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Subject

Biology

Level

12th Grade

Created

02/15/2009

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Term

Chromosome

Definition

gene carrying structure found in the nucleus of a cell. Each chromosome consists of DNA and protein

Term

Gene

Definition

a unit of hereditary information on a chromosome consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA. consists of 2 alleles

Term

Allele

Definition

the alternative versions of a gene.
ex. color = purple or white

Term

Gene maturation

Definition

is a random rare change in genetic material