Make common biology and health terms more understandable.
Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
A reproductive cell (sperm or egg) containing half the genetic material of an organism
The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA
The process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using an RNA code
A cell containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes
A cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
The basic building block of DNA and RNA
The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
The specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome
A nucleic acid that translates genetic information from DNA into proteins
A diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes
Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
Having two different alleles for a particular gene
A permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene
The complete set of genetic material in an organism
A diagram used to predict the genetic outcome of a cross
One of two or more alternative forms of a gene
The genetic makeup or set of alleles of an organism
The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism
A trait that is expressed even if only one copy of the allele is present
A trait that is expressed only when two copies of the allele are present
a packaged structure of DNA found in cells
a segment of DNA associated with a trait or function
the molecule that carries genetic information