Asexual vs. Sexual (Engage)

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Heredity

&

Genetics

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Why do some parents and offspring look different?

Open Ended

Based on the slide, think with your neighbor or group.

Why do some parents and offspring look different? 

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Discuss and answer the following with your

neighbor or group.

1.

What are some clues that could tell you if an organism reproduces sexually or asexually?

2.

What are two different reasons for genetic variation, or differences in traits?

3.

What is the difference between a gene and a trait?

We will talk about these terms first,

Sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, genetic
variation, genetics, variation, trait, and gene.

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Asexual

Reproduction

The group of plants and animals have the same genetic makeup. Their genetic makeup is the same as the parent.

Open Ended

What can you say that asexual reproduction is?

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it only takes
one image...

...to tell the story.

Sexual

Reproduction

Sexual reproduction
serves to create
genetic variety.

Multiple Choice

Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.

Does sexual reproduction require two parents to create genetic variety?

• Yes

• No

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Genetic Variation

Genetic variation is makes us all unique, whether
in terms of hair colour, skin
colour or even the shape of our faces.

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Genetic variation is makes us all unique, whether in terms of hair colour, skin
colour or even the shape of our faces.

What can you say Genetic variation is in ONE or TWO words?

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one image...

...to tell the story.

Genetics

Genetics play a role in your
appearance.

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it only takes
one image...

...to tell the story.

Variation

There is variation
amongst this dog species

Word Cloud

"There is variation amongst this dog species"

WHAT does variation mean in ONE or TWO words?

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Trait

You and your neighbors physical
traits are not the
same. Why do you think so?

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Gene

Nemo inherited a good set of genes.