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Question 1

genotype

Answer 1

​The ​genetic makeup of an organism based on alleles inherited.

Question 2

phenotype

Answer 2

​­ A physical characteristics of an organism.

Question 3

inheritance

Answer 3

​The ​passing of genetic material from parent to offspring.

Question 4

trait

Answer 4

​Any specific characteristic of an individual.

Question 5

recombination

Answer 5

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

Question 6

meiosis

Answer 6

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

half.

Question 7

fertilization

Answer 7

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

organism.

Question 8

gamete

Answer 8

The term for sex cell, egg or sperm.

Question 9

biological evolution

Answer 9

​The descent with modification of organisms from common ancestors.

Question 10

natural selection

Answer 10

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

Question 11

adaptions

Answer 11

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