Unit 4: Reproduction and Growth Vocabulary Review

Front

Which method of reproduction involves a single organism producing offspring without genetic variation?

Back

Asexual reproduction

Front

The fusion of male and female gametes is known as:

Back

Fertilization

Front

A physical or behavioral characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring is called a:

Back

Trait

Front

Which structure contains and protects seeds in flowering plants?

Back

Fruit

Front

Segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait

Back

Gene

Front

What is the name for a built-in behavior that occurs in response to a specific environmental trigger?

Back

Instinct

Front

Different forms of the same gene are called:

Back

Alleles

Front

What are the chemical substances called that animals release to influence the behavior of other members of their species?

Back

Pheromones

Front

The process by which seeds begin to grow into new plants is:

Back

Germination

Front

What type of reproduction involves two parents and creates genetic variation?

Back

Sexual reproduction