LJ#71-80 Flashcards
Phenotype
physical characteristics of an organism
Inheritance
passing of genetic material from parent of offspring
Trait
any specific characteristics of an individual
Recombination
formation of new of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes
Meiosis
the process that makes the sex cells.
Fertilization
the joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new
Gamete
term for sex cell, egg or sperm.
Biological Evolution
descent with modification of organisms from common ancestors
Natural Selection
process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully (survival of the fittest)
Adaptations
inherited traits that increases an organisms chance of survival.
physical characteristics of an organism
Phenotype
passing of genetic material from parent of offspring
Inheritance
any specific characteristics of an individual
Trait
formation of new of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes
Recombination
the process that makes the sex cells.
Meiosis