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Inheritance

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The passing of genetic material from parent to offspring.

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Phenotype

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A physical characteristics of an organism

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Trait

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Any specific characteristic of an individual

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Recombination

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The formation of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes.

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Meiosis

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The process that makes the sex cells by reducing the chromosome number in half.

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Fertilization

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The joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new organism.

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Gamete

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The term for sex cell, egg or sperm.

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Biological Evolution

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The descent with modification of organisms from common ancestors.

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Natural Selection

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The process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully. (survival of the fittest)

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Adaptations

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The inherited traits that increases an organism’s chance of survival.

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