Claim
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Mutation
a random change to a gene sometimes results in a new trait that does not connect to other molecules
Mitochondria
power plant in the cell that helps move things around
Gene version
a specific form of a gene version that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule
Offsping
an organism produced as a result of reproduction
Evidence
distinguishing other writers' information from your own ideas and giving credit to your sources
Protein molecule
a type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms
Nuclieus
the part of a cell where genes are found
Inherit
to receive genes from a parent
Scientific Argument
a clame supported by evidence
Reasoning
to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving
Gene
an intruction for making a protein molecule
Ribosomes
the parts pf a ccell that build protein molecules based on instructions for genes
Heterozygous
having gene versions that are different
Sexual Reproduction
the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring
Conclusion
allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to synthesize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject
Chromosome
a long piece of DNA that contains many genes
Cell Membrane
a thin but tough wall surrounding the cell
Homozygous
having gene versions that tare the same
Fertilization
when a male and female reproductive cell combine to create an offspring
Paragraph
a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line
DNA
a type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of
Cytoplasm
gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
Allele
a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule
trait
a specific characteristic of an individual organism