LJ#71-80 Flashcards

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Phenotype

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physical characteristics of an organism

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Inheritance

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passing of genetic material from parent of offspring

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Trait

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any specific characteristics of an individual

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Recombination

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formation of new 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.

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Fertilization

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the joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new

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Gamete

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term for sex cell, egg or sperm.

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Biological Evolution

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descent with modification of organisms from common ancestors

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Natural Selection

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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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inherited traits that increases an organisms chance of survival.

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physical characteristics of an organism

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Phenotype

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12
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passing of genetic material from parent of offspring

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Inheritance

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any specific characteristics of an individual

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Trait

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14
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formation of new of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes

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Recombination

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the process that makes the sex cells.

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Meiosis

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the joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new

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Fertilization

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term for sex cell, egg or sperm.

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Gamete

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descent with modification of organisms from common ancestors

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Biological Evolution

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

A

Natural Selection

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inherited traits that increases an organisms chance of survival.

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Adaptations