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Allele

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One of a number of possible forms of a gene. Each characteristic has two alleles.

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Adenine

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A base that is found in DNA. Adenine (A) will only bond with Thymine (T) and this pairing forms part of the ‘rungs’ of DNA.

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Amino Acids

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Building blocks of proteins - there are 20 different kinds.

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Anther

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Found in plant flowers and carries pollen - the male gamete of plants.

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Asexual Reproduction

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Reproduction of identical offspring from a single parent. No gametes are involved (e.g. fission, spores).

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Autosomes

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Any chromosomes found in a cell other than the sex chromosomes.

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Base

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One of four chemicals which make up the ‘rungs’ of DNA: A, adenine; T, thymine; C, cytosine and G, guanine.

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Base Pair

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The two bases making up each ‘rung’ of DNA: either A-T or C-G.

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Biodiversity

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The variation in species within an ecosystem.

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Biodiversity

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The variation in species within an ecosystem.

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Cell

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The structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

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Cell Division

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The formation of two or more daughter cells from one original cell.

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Chromosome

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Thread-like structures bearing genes that are found in the nucleus of a cell. Visible during the prophase of cell division.

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Characteristic

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A distinctive inherited feature of an organism.

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Cloning

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A process that produces identical genetic individuals.

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Codon

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A sequence of three nucleotides found on a DNA strand.

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Cytosine

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A base that is found in DNA. Cytosine (C) will only bond with Guanine (G) and this pairing forms part of the ‘rungs’ of DNA.

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid. A molecule found in the nucleus of cells which codes for an individual’s genetic makeup.

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DNA Replication

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The process whereby DNA makes an exact copy of itself.

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Dominant

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An allele that controls the phenotype regardless of what the other allele is.

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Double Helix

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A term used to describe the structure of DNA; a spiral-ladder shaped molecule.

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Enzymes

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Proteins that act as biological catalysts in living organisms. They control the rate of reactions.

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Fertilisation

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The fusion (joining) of a male and female gamete to form a zygote.

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Gamete

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A sex cell: Ovum and sperm in animals or ovule and pollen grains in plants. A cell that has to join with another gamete to form a zygote before further development can occur.

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Gene
A length of DNA carrying the code for one feature.
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Genetics
The study of how living organisms inherit features from one generation to another.
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Genetic Code
The genetic information had in the DNA.
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Genetic Diversity
The variation in the genetic code within a species, population, ecosystem.
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Genotype
The combination of two alleles that an organism has for a particular gene.
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Guanine
A base that is found in DNA. Guanine (G) will only bond with Cytosine (C) and this pairing forms part of the 'rungs' of DNA.
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Heterozygous
Having two different alleles for a particular gene; not true breeding.
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Homozygous
Having two identical alleles for a particular gene; breed true when crossed with genetically identical organisms.
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Inheritance
The passing on of traits from generation to generation through the genetic code.
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Karyotype
Photograph of individual chromosomes of a cell arranged in pairs and showing their number, size and shape.
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Meiosis
The type of cell division which produces sex cells/gametes (sperm and eggs/pollen and ova). In animals it occurs in the ovaries and testes. A process in which a diploid nucleus divides twice to produce four haploid, genetically different nuclei.
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Mitosis
The type of cell division which produces two identical daughter cells from one parent cell.
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Molecule
Two or more atoms chemically bonded together, e.g. CO2 or O2.
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Mutation
A random change in the genetic code of an individual.
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Nucleotide
A molecule containing a sugar-phosphate-base, found in DNA. Nucleotide bases pair to form DNA.
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Offspring
New individuals formed by either asexual or sexual reproduction.
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Organism
An individual that is able to grow and reproduce, etc. (MRS C GREN)
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Ovaries
The female organ that produces female gametes - eggs. Eggs are used in sexual reproduction in both plants and animals.
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Pedigree Chart
A chart which shows how genes are inherited.
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Phenotype
The characteristics of an organism produced by a particular genotype.
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Proteins
Molecules that contain amino acids. They are found in all living organisms. There are many different types and all have important roles in living systems.
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Pollen
The make gamete of plants.
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Punnett Square
A diagram used to predict the phenotype and genotype ratios of offspring by showing how alleles combine together during fertilisation.
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Pure Breeding
Organisms homozygous for a trait.
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Recessive
An allele which is only expressed in the offspring if the dominant allele is absent.
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Selective Breeding
A process that is used to breed for specific required traits.
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Semi-conservative Replication
DNA replication by 'unzipping' a DNA molecule followed by pairing up of nucleotides to produce two new DNA molecules each with one original and one newly synthesised strand of DNA.
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Sex Chromosome
A chromosome that determines the sex of the individual.
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Sexual Reproduction
For of reproduction involving the fusion of two gametes from two parents. Produces a variation in the offspring.
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Testes
The male organ that produces male gametes - sperm. Sperm are used in sexual reproduction in animals.
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Thymine
A base that is found in DNA.Thymine (T) will only bond with Adenine (A) and this pairing forms part of the 'rungs' of DNA.
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Trait
A feature whose appearance is determined by genes.
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Variation
The difference between individuals.
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Zygote
A fertilised egg. A single cell containing chromosomes from male and female gametes at the time/point of fertilisation.

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