G3 Science Flashcard

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What do genes carry information about?

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Traits that determine your characteristics.

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What are traits?

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Features or characteristics passed on from parents.

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What is genetics?

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An area of science that studies heredity.

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Who was the first person to use the word 'genetics'?

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William Bateson.

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What is variation?

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The differences and similarities in characteristics among individuals.

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What are viviparous animals?

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Animals that give birth to live young.

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What are oviparous animals?

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Animals that lay eggs.

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What is reproduction?

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The process by which people, animals, and plants produce their young.

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What is a seedling?

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A young plant.

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What is germination?

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The process by which a plant grows from a seed.