MS-LS4-4: Genetic Traits and Survival
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Barbara White
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Heredity Noun
[huh-red-i-tee]
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Heredity
The biological process of passing physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Example: Cross-pollination of pea plants shows how traits are passed to offspring.
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Genetics Noun
[juh-net-iks]
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Genetics
The scientific study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics in organisms.
Example: The image shows how DNA is organized into chromosomes within a cell, explaining genetics.
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Trait Noun
[trayt]
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Trait
A specific, genetically determined characteristic or quality belonging to an organism, such as eye color or height.
Example: The image shows homologous chromosomes with allele genes, explaining genetic traits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Self-pollination Noun
[self-pol-uh-nay-shun]
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Self-pollination
The process where pollen from a plant's stamen is transferred to the stigma of the same flower.
Example: The image shows pollen moving from the stamen to the stigma of the same flower, illustrating self-pollination.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Cross-pollination Noun
[kros-pol-uh-nay-shun]
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Cross-pollination
The transfer of pollen from the anther of a flower on one plant to the stigma of a flower on another plant.
Example: A bee transfers pollen from one flower's anther to another flower's stigma.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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P generation Noun
[pee jen-uh-ray-shun]
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P generation
The initial parental generation in a genetic cross, typically consisting of two individuals with pure, contrasting traits.
Example: The Parental (P) generation is the first set of organisms crossed in a genetic experiment, like this true-breeding purple flower and white flower.
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F₁ generation Noun
[ef-wun jen-uh-ray-shun]
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F₁ generation
The first filial generation, which consists of the hybrid offspring resulting from a cross of the P generation.
Example: A Punnett square showing the F₁ generation from a P generation cross.
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