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| DNA | Nucleic acid that contains the information that determines an organism's trait. |
| Nucleotide | 4 types of subunits that make up DNA each nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base. |
| DNA Replication | Process through which DNA is copied. |
| Asexual Reproduction | Requires only one parent to directly pass on its genetic information. |
| Sexual Reproduction | Requires two parents and combines their genetic information. |
| Heredity | The transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next. |
| Gene | The section of a chromosome that codes for a single trait. |
| Alleles | Matching genes control contrasting characteristics tall height/short height. |
| Pedigree | Family record that shows which members inherit a specific trait over several generations. |
| Dominant | Traits that are stronger in an organism's genetic code. |
