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Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

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Allele

Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Molecule that carries genetic information.

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Chromosome

Structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genes.

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Cell

Basic unit of life that makes up all living organisms.

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Proteins

Large molecules made up of amino acids, essential for various biological functions.

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Nucleus

Membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains DNA.

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Gene

Segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait.

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Variation

Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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Dominant

An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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Recessive

An allele that expresses its trait only when two copies are present.

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Homozygous

An organism with two identical alleles for a specific gene (e.g., AA or aa).

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Heterozygous

An organism with two different alleles for a specific gene (e.g., Aa).

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Polymers

Large molecules composed of repeating structural units (monomers), often found in biological systems (e.g., proteins, nucleic acids).

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Genotype

The genetic constitution of an organism, representing the alleles inherited from parents.

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Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by the genotype and environmental influences.

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Monomer

A small, single molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a polymer.

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Polymer

A large molecule made up of repeating structural units (monomers) connected by covalent bonds.

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Polymerization

The chemical process in which monomers combine to form a polymer.

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Genetic Variant

A variation in the DNA sequence among individuals, which can lead to differences in traits or characteristics.

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DNA Structure

Unique structure of two intertwined strands forming a double helix.

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DNA Bases

Adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G) that pair specifically (A-T, C-G).

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