Life Science Standard Dictionary. A: Allele. Standard: S7L3a. Explain the role of genes and chromosomes in the process of inheriting a specific trait. An allele is a line on a chromosome that holds traits and contains Genes and DNA. A: Abiotic. Standard: S7L4d.
Update April 5, 2014: At the April 2014 General Conference, the Church announced that there were 83,035 full-time missionaries serving as of December 31, 2013.
1 As a Diocese we are currently caring for 86 retired clergy, with a further 12 on sick leave. 2  These numbers are set to rise significantly. 3  44% of our priests in active ministry today will have retired within the next 20 years. 4  It is only right and just that we look after them when they retire.