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Reproduction of Living Things MS-LS3-2

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asexual reproduction

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

budding

asexual reproduction where a new organism forms as an outgrowth of its parent
budding Simple Definition

chromosome

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

fertilization

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

heredity

the passing of traits from parent to offspring
heredity Simple Definition

sexual reproduction

the production of offspring from two parents
sexual reproduction Simple Definition

trait

any characteristic of an organism
trait Simple Definition

zygote

the cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg
zygote Simple Definition

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