characteristics that are not controlled by genes, such as a pierced ears
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characteristics that are not controlled by genes, such as a pierced ears.
an organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
organelles in a cell where proteins are made
basic units of DNA molecule, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and one of 4 DNA bases
abbreviated as 'A' in DNA models; pairs with thymine (T).
abbreviated as 'T' in DNA models; pairs with adenine (A).
abbreviated as 'G' in DNA models; pairs with cytosine (C).
abbreviated as 'C' in DNA models; pairs with guanine (G).
Making a genetically identical copy of DNA or of an organism.
The insertion of working copies of a gene into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder in an attempt to correct the disorder.
turning an undifferentiated cell into a cell that can be used to replace an organ or make new organs or limbs that would help someone; using undifferentiated cells for therapeutic reasons
a virus that can be used in genetic manipulation to transfer desired genes into an organism