Chapter 7 Inheritance and traits Flashcards
A distinguishing characteristic of an organism.
trait
The passing of traits from generation to generation.
inheritance
A section of DNA that has genetic information for one trait.
gene
An organisms complete set of genes.
genotype
How the trait appears or is expressed
phenotype
A permanent change in the sequence of DNA in a gene
mutation
Slight differences in inherited traits among individual members of a species.
variation
An inherited trait that helps a species survive in its environment.
adaptation
The process by which
with organisms variations that help them survive in their enviorment live longer, compete better, and reproduce more than those that do not have the variation.
natural selection
The selection and breeding of organisms with desired traits.
selective breeding
An adaptation that helps an organism blend in with its environment.
camouflage
an adaptation in which one species looks like another species
mimicry
