Gene- a thread like molecule in the nucleus composed of DNA
allele- alternate forms of a specific gene
trait- a genetic characteristic of an individual
chromosome- a portion of DNA which codes a specific heredity trait
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Algae live in bodies of water and damp places and are commonly found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Terrestrial algae mostly live in moist, tropical areas. They prefer wet places because they do not have vascular tissues and the other necessary adaptations to survive on land.