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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| messenger RNA | copies the coded message from the DNA in the nucleus and carries the message to the ribosome in the cytoplasm. |
| transfer RNA | carries amino acids to the ribosome and adds them to the growing protein. |
| mutation | any change in a gene or chromosme. |
| multiple alleles | three or more forms of a gene that code for a single trait. |
| sex chromosomes | one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in each body cell. |
| sex-linked gene | a gene that is carried on the x and y chromosomes. |
| carrier | a person who has one recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele. |
| genetic disorder | an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes. |
| pedigree | a chart or "family tree" that tracks which memebers of a family have a particular trait |
| karyotype | a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell |
| Terms | 10 |
| Creator | PurpleLuvr |
| Created | February 10, 2009 |
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| Subject | science vocabulary |
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A set of the 10 vocabulary words for the upcoming science test in Ms. Pirttinen's class....Enjoy!!!!