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- 3. the components of DNA and RNA that pair together to form the genetic code: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U) in RNA.
- 5. the process by which different species develop and change over time through adaptations.
- 7. a molecule similar to DNA that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and gene expression.
- 9. building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- 10. the complete set of genetic material in an organism, including all of its genes.
- 12. the set of rules by which information in DNA is translated into proteins.
- 13. a well-supported explanation of an aspect of the natural world based on evidence.
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- 1. a species from which two or more different species have evolved.
- 2. a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among different species based on shared characteristics.
- 3. the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
- 4. a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for producing a specific protein or trait.
- 6. a group of organisms that can breed together and produce fertile offspring.
- 8. a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development and function of living organisms.
- 11. the basic units of life that make up all living organisms, containing organelles and genetic material.
- 13. characteristics or features of an organism that can be inherited or influenced by the environment.