DNA
Molecule that stores genetic information.
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Genetics Basics
Genes, DNA, and inheritance for students.
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Gene
DNA segment that codes for a trait/protein.
Chromosome
Structure of packed DNA.
Allele
Variant form of a gene.
Genotype
Genetic makeup of an organism.
Phenotype
Observable traits of an organism.
Dominant
Allele expressed when present.
Recessive
Allele expressed only if two copies present.
Mutation
Change in DNA sequence.
Genome
Complete set of genetic material.
Transcription
DNA → RNA.
Translation
RNA → protein.
CRISPR
Gene-editing technology.
Heredity
Passing traits from parents to offspring.