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a long piece of DNA that contains many genes
chromosome
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
claim
a type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of
DNA
information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim
evidence
a characteristic that all members of a species have
feature
how something works
function
an instruction for making a protein molecule
gene
to receive genes from a parent
inherit
a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
mutation
the part of a cell where genes are found
nucleus
an organism produced as a result of reproduction
offspring
a type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms
protein molecule
the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
reasoning
a claim supported by evidence
scientific argument
the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring
sexual reproduction
the way something is shaped or constructed
structure
