Genes Are Assumed to Be Passed from Generation to Generation

question 18

Short Answer

Genes are assumed to be passed from generation to generation.This process is called _________________ gene transfer.

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Definitions:

Medull/o

A prefix in medical terminology related to the medulla, the innermost part of an organ or structure.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to differences in physical traits or bodily functions.

Genetic Structure

The organization and arrangement of genetic information within an organism or cell, including chromosomes and genes.

Liposarcoma

A rare type of cancer that arises in fat cells in deep soft tissue, such as that inside the thigh or in the retroperitoneum.