Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Trait (Phenotype)
Chromosome
Protein
Gene
Base Pair
Genotype
Genetics
Nucleus
Controlled Variable
Genome
DNA
Allele
Ribosomes
Study of heredity and how characteristics are passed down to the next generation
The individual ingredients in a single recipe: sugar, salt, flour, eggs, etc.
Where the recipe books are found in a cell
All of the ingredients and directions to make the entire meal (traits entire code). Pizza, bread sticks, and salad. Not just one food item, but the entire meal/dinner
A single recipe book
The variable that is measured during an experiment
What holds the recipes in a recipe book together so it's organized (the binder)
The variable that is made different in an experiment
One recipe in the recipe book
The variable that is kept the same so that they do not throw off the results
Different recipe for the same type of food (i.e. 2 different recipes for making waffles)
The entire finished meal: steak, potatoes, salad, and dessert
The cook that follows the recipe and makes the food
All the recipe books in the house
The food made by following the recipe (i.e. cake, spaghetti, etc)
