DNA, genes and chromosomes
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Gene
A section of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific proportion or trait.
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Allele
Different versions of the same gene
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Homologous pair of chromosomes
A pair of chromosomes - A pair of chromosomes (one from each parent) that are the same size and shape and carry the same genes at the same loci.
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Locus
The specific location of a gene on a chromosome.
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Start codon
A sequence of three nucleotides (usually AUG) that signals the start of protein synthesis.
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Stop codon
A sequence of three nucleotides (UAA, UAG, or UGA) that signals the end of protein synthesis
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