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A permanent change in the DNA sequence of the bases of a gene.
mutation
A length of DNA that codes for a particular characteristic (protein) E.g. Eye colour.
gene
The specific outcome of a characteristic, E.g. Blue eyes, Brown hair.
trait
different version of a gene, each version occupies the same position (loci) on homologous chromosomes.
Allele
variation
The differences among parents and their offspring, among individuals of a population or between different species.
species
a group of organisms that can reproduce with one another in nature and produce fertile offspring.
species
a group of organisms that can reproduce with one another in nature and produce fertile offspring.
Meiosis
Cell division that creates gametes (sperm and eggs) which have half the number of chromosomes
Meiosis
Cell division that creates gametes (sperm and eggs) which have half the number of chromosomes
Mitosis
cell division that occurs in all cells except gametes. For growth and repair. .
pure breeding
A homologous genotype. It only has one type of gene. Either dominant or recessive.
