Reproduction & Selection Vocabulary

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What is the term for having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.?

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Diversity: The variety of different forms, types, or ideas within a particular context.

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What is something that happens, such as an event or incident?

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Occurrence: An event or incident that takes place.

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What is a reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring genetically identical to the parent?

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Asexual reproduction: A type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are clones of the parent.

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Which term is used for a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes?

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Trait: A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person or organism.

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Which reproductive process involves two parents combining their genetic material to produce a new organism?

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Sexual reproduction: A reproductive process that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents to create genetically diverse offspring.

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What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural selection: The mechanism by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is the term for the offspring produced by asexual reproduction?

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Clone: An organism that is genetically identical to its parent.

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What is the term for the intentional breeding of organisms to produce desired traits?

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Artificial selection: The process by which humans breed specific plants or animals for desired traits.

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What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.

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What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.