The document is a concept map about genetics. It shows that DNA contains chromosomes which are made up of genes. Genes code for proteins and determine traits. There are dominant diseases requiring one copy of a gene and recessive diseases requiring two copies of a disease-causing gene, with examples like Huntington's disease and sickle cell anemia.

1. Jeff Shaver
Concept Map for 4.3.1 Activity
PLTW Summer Training, 2001 (Rolla, MO)
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