Parents, Heredity and Reproduction

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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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