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genetics
the science that studies how characteristics get passed from parent to offspring
gene
the function and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring
codon
a sequence of 3 nucleotides bases on mRNA
chromosomes
a thread like structure located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells
virus
microscopic infection micro that consists of DNA
vaccine
is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect you against harmful diseases by training your immune system to build resistance
give four examples of what DNA codes for
eye color
height
hair type
personality
fingers
what is the structure of DNA
the double helix
what does DNA stand for
deoxyribonucleic acid
of the three parts of DNA which actually determines traits
base
which bases go together
CG , AT
what are the two steps of protein synthesis
transcription, translation
what does the m stand for in mRNA
messenger
what does the t stand for in tRNA
transfer