Genes, DNA and Chromosomes explained

Explore how genes, DNA, and chromosomes work together to determine inherited traits from parents to offspring.

Next Generation Science Standards · High School
HS-LS3-1Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring.
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Genes, DNA and Chromosomes explained

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