Genetics

4. A change in the DNA sequence that can affect how a gene works.
5. A specific characteristic or feature that can be inherited, such as eye color or dimples.
6. A protein that works with actin to help muscles contract and produce movement.
7. The combination of alleles an organism has for a specific trait (its genetic makeup).
9. Having two different alleles for a trait (Aa).
11. A diagram or chart that shows how traits are passed through generations in a family.
13. A protein that controls and limits muscle growth in the body.
14. Different versions of the same gene that can result in different traits (like eye color variations).

1. A tightly coiled structure made of DNA that contains many genes and is found in the nucleus of a cell.
2. Having two identical alleles for a trait (AA or aa).
3. Differences in traits among individuals within a population.
8. The observable physical traits of an organism, like hair color or height.
10. A small section of DNA that carries instructions for a specific trait and is passed from parents to offspring.
12. REPRODUCTION A type of reproduction where one organism produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself.