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Parents, Heredity and Reproduction

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Parents, Heredity and Reproduction Chapter Video

Parents, Heredity and Reproduction Chapter Video

asexual reproduction

the process where a single parent reproduces by itself, its offspring are identical
asexual reproduction Simple Definition

chromosome

a structure made of DNA that contains genetic material
chromosome Simple Definition

dominant trait

a trait of an allele that masks the other trait
dominant trait Simple Definition

fertilization

when a male reproductive cell (sperm) joins with a female reproductive cell (egg)
fertilization Simple Definition

gene

the part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait
gene Simple Definition

germination

the growth of a new plant from a seed
germination Simple Definition

heredity

the passing of traits from parent to offspring
heredity Simple Definition

inherited trait

a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring, like eye color
inherited trait Simple Definition

instinct

the pattern of behavior with which an animal is born
instinct Simple Definition

mutation

a change in a cell’s DNA
mutation Simple Definition

pollination

the transfer of plant pollen from the male to the female reproductive structure
pollination Simple Definition

recessive trait

a trait that is masked from a dominant allele
recessive trait Simple Definition

sexual reproduction

the production of offspring from two parents
sexual reproduction Simple Definition

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