Biology Terms and Concepts

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Asexual Reproduction

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Asexual reproduction involves a single organism producing offspring identical to itself.

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Sexual Reproduction

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring with a unique combination of genetic material from both parents.

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DNA

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DNA is the genetic material that carries coded instructions for making all of the PROTEINS within an organism

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Heredity

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Cells

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A membrane covered structure that contains all the materials necessary for life

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Unicellular

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An organism that consists of only one cell

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Multicellular Organisms

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Organisms made up of many cells.

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Cell Membrane

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A boundary that separates the cell's internal contents from its environment.

The cell membrane selectively regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell.

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Specialized Cells

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In multicellular organisms, cells are specialized for different functions.

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Nerve Cells

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Nerve cells are specialized to transport signals.