7th Science Unit 11: Investigating Inherited Traits

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, resulting in offspring that are genetically diverse.

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What is a sperm cell?

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The male reproductive cell involved in sexual reproduction, which combines with an egg cell to form a zygote.

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What is an egg cell?

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The female reproductive cell involved in sexual reproduction, which combines with a sperm cell to form a zygote.

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What is genetic material?

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The DNA that carries the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.

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What happens during cell division?

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The process where a single cell divides to form two new cells, each containing genetic material identical to the original cell.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which includes the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystems.

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What is a zygote?

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The fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves a single parent and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is adaptation in biology?

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The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through changes in traits over generations.

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What is the advantage of sexual reproduction?

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It allows for greater genetic diversity, which can enhance a species' ability to adapt to changing environments.