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    This document discusses key genetic terms including DNA, RNA, genes, alleles, genotypes, and genetic traits. It refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes and chromosomes, and defines genetic concepts like dominant and recessive alleles that determine physical characteristics and genetic conditions such as sickle cell anemia and Down syndrome.

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    This document discusses key genetic terms including DNA, RNA, genes, alleles, genotypes, and genetic traits. It refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes and chromosomes, and defines genetic concepts like dominant and recessive alleles that determine physical characteristics and genetic conditions such as sickle cell anemia and Down syndrome.

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    This document discusses key genetic terms including DNA, RNA, genes, alleles, genotypes, and genetic traits. It refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes and chromosomes, and defines genetic concepts like dominant and recessive alleles that determine physical characteristics and genetic conditions such as sickle cell anemia and Down syndrome.

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    DNA
    2. RNA
    3. Refers to the passing on of genetic traits from parents to their offspring
    4. Gene
    5. Observable characteristics of an individual/physical characteristics
    6. Genotype
    7. A set of two chromosomes
    8. An alternative form of a gene due to mutation
    9. Heterozygous
    10. Carrying two same alleles for a gene
    11. Genotype
    12. Recessive allele
    13. Change in the structure of a gene
    14. Sickle cell anaemia
    15. Down syndrome
    16. Inheritance of a characteristic that is controlled by a single gene

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