Lesson 2 Flashcards
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Chromosomes
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Threadlike structures found in the nucleus of the cell that carry to codes for inherited traits
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Heredity
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The passing of traits from the parent to their children
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Genes
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The basic unit of heredity
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Genetic disorder
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A disorder caused partly or completely by defect in genes
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Prenatal care
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Steps taken to provide for health of pregnant mother and her fetus
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Birth defects
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Abnormalities at birth that cause physical or mental disability or death
