Vocabulary Basics
Differences in traits between individuals are called this.
Variation
The part of the cell where DNA is found.
Nucleus
How something works.
Function
A proposed answer to a scientific question.
Claim
A specific characteristic of an individual organism, like eye color.
Trait
This molecule contains the instructions for life.
DNA
How something is shaped or built.
Structure
Facts or data used to support or refute a claim.
This is a characteristic that all members of a species share.
Feature
A long piece of DNA that contains many genes.
Chromosome
The parts of the cell that build proteins.
Ribosomes
Explaining how evidence supports a claim.
Reasoning
This word means receiving genes from your parents.
Inherit
An instruction for making a protein molecule.
Gene
Large molecules that perform important functions in organisms. Often found in meat and dairy products.
Protein
A claim supported by evidence and reasoning.
A scientific argument
A random change in a gene that may create a new trait.
Different versions of the same gene are called this.
Alleles
When something cannot do it's job properly it is called.
Non-functional
Why is it important to back up your claims with evidence?
It shows that your idea is based on real information, not just a guess