Heritable Units of Information About Traits Are Called __________

question 61

Short Answer

Heritable units of information about traits are called __________.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.

Synapse

The point of contact between two neurons through which electrical or chemical signals are relayed from one neuron to the other.

Synaptic Space

The small gap at the junction between neurons, through which neurotransmitters are released to facilitate neuronal communication.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of an axon, which facilitates the transmission of signals to other neurons or muscles via neurotransmitters.