Lion Study Guide Vocab Flashcards
Observation
A sensory experience or recording of data about a natural phenomenon
Inference
Drawing conclusions based on observations and prior knowledge
Adaptive trait
A characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment
Prey
An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator for food
Predator
An organism that hunts and kills other organisms (prey) for food
Species
A group of organisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
A molecule inside cells containing genetic instructions for growth, development, and reproduction
Chromosome
A thread-like structure inside the nucleus made of DNA that carries genetic information
Gene
A specific segment of DNA with instructions to produce a protein
Allele
Alternative forms (versions) of a gene that exist at the same location (locus) on a chromosome
Heterozygous
An organism has two alleles for a specific gene
Homozygous
An organism has two identical alleles for a specific gene
Meiosis
A special type of cell division producing sex cells (gametes)
Gene flow
Movement of genetic material between populations (migration)
Genotype
The complete set of genes
(genetic makeup) an organism carries
