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Which term refers to the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
Which term refers to the complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism?
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
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Which example given in the text shows a trait that arises from the interaction between genotype and the environment?
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What is the study of heredity in biology called?
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What is the molecule that encodes genetic information?
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What is the specific location of a DNA sequence within a chromosome known as?
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What are the interchangeable bases incorporated in the long polymer of DNA?
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What term is used to describe a portion of a DNA molecule that specifies a single functional unit?
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What is the term for the different forms of a DNA sequence at a particular locus between individuals?
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Which of the following areas have epigenetic inheritance systems been discovered at the organismic level?
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What occurs if a mutation happens within a gene?
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What is the term for traits that are controlled by multiple interacting genes within and among organisms?
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What are the areas where epigenetic inheritance systems have been discovered at the organismic level?
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What process defines ecological inheritance through the niche construction?
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