12. what is probability? how does probability relate
to genetics?

Probability is the likelihood that an event will happen.

The probability of becoming a boy is 1 out of 2 and the probability of becoming a girl is 1 out of 2.

Inside of our cells, we have these things that are called chromosomes. Chromosomes control whether we become a boy or a girl.

Mom's have two X chromosomes in all of her cells and dad's have one X and one Y chromosomes in each of his cells.

Before a child is born, both parents give one of their chromosomes. The mom will always give you an X but if the dad gives an X too, you become a girl. If the dad gives you a Y, you become a boy.

1. the energy lost to disorder metabolism     -entropy

2. related to or possessing motion potential     -kinetic

3. all of the chemical reactions in an organism required for maintenance of the processes of life entropy     -metabolism

4. possible; ability to go into action or perform work kinetic     -potential

5. the study of energy and its transformations thermodynamics     -thermodynamics