Reproduction of Organisms Vocabulary

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allele

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a different form of a gene.

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heredity

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the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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pedigree

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a model that shows genetic traits that were inherited by members of a family.

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gravitropism

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the response of a plant to gravity.

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genotype

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the alleles of all the genes on an organism’s chromosomes; controls an organism's phenotype.

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trait

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a characteristic or feature of an organism, often determined by genetics.

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phenotype

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the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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genetics

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the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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regeneration

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the process by which some organisms can regrow lost body parts.

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thigmotropism

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the response of a plant to touch.