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All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at [www.NewPathWorksheets.com](www.NewPathWorksheets.com)  \nModern Genetics  \nName  Class  Date   \n\n| Match each of the following terms to its definition:\u003Cbr>Gene Genetics Genetic disorder Heredity\u003Cbr>Genetic code Genetic engineering Genotype Double helix |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| 1. double helix-the twisted ladder-like structure of DNA\u003Cbr>2. gene-the sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait\u003Cbr>3. genetic code-the correspondence between RNA triplets and specific amino acids are used form particular protein\u003Cbr>4. genetic\u003Cbr>from the\u003Cbr>5. genetic\u003Cbr>organism\u003Cbr>6. genetics-the study of heredity\u003Cbr>7. genotype-the genetic makeup of a particular organism\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Please Sign In or Sign Up to download the printable version of this worksheet\u003Cbr>|  |\n| 8. heredity-the passing of traits and characteristics from parents to offspring | |\n\n© Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 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