| A | B |
|---|
| inherit | born with characteristics from parents |
| heredity | passing the characteristics down |
| nucleus | central part of a cell |
| chromosome | contains genes that determine characteristics |
| gene | controls a living things qualities |
| genetics | study how characteristics are passed down |
| trait | characteristic |
| adaptation | adjusting to an environment |
| mutation | develops different characteristics |
| cellular | repairs and corrects problems in cells |
| dominant | trait that takes over |
| recessive | trait that is not as strong |
