Match the term to its correct definition.
-A permanent change in genetic material
A)genetics
B)heredity
C)genes
D)autosomes
E)locus
F)genome
G)mutation
H)nondisjunction
I)chromosome

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Mutation is a permanent change in genetic material.

Answer: F
 Genome refers to the complete set of genetic information for an organism, including all of its genes.

Answer: I
 Chromosome is a linear structure composed of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information.

Answer: A
 Genetics is the study of how traits are inherited and how variation arises in populations.

Answer: B
 Heredity refers to the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Answer: C
 Genes are segments of DNA that encode specific traits.

Answer: E
 Locus refers to the specific location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome.

Answer: H
 Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes to separate correctly during meiosis, resulting in gametes with an abnormal number of chromosomes.

Answer: D
 Autosomes are chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism.

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