LS3.B - Variation of Traits

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threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes

different versions of the same gene

A process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents

Any difference between individuals of the same species.

In sexually reproducing organisms, individuals have two of each chromosome and hence two __________ of each gene, one acquired from each parent.

the genetic process by which one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome during reproductive cell division

changes in the genetic material

Variation among individuals of the same species can be explained by __________.