Cell Division & Genetic Code

Passing of traits from parent to offspring

• Genetics
• Genes
• Dominant
• Heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A quality or characteristic

• Gene
• Trait
• DNA
• Chromosome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A segment of DNA that determines a particular trait

• Gene
• Mutation
• Purebred
• Chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells.

• cell division
• proteins
• nucleus
• DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid. A molecule that carries the genetic code for all living organisms

• protein
• nucleus
• cell
• DNA

DNA segment that has instructions for traits that are passed from parent to child/offspring

• nucleus
• gene
• proteins
• mutagen

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Characteristics that are encoded in DNA and inherited from an organisms parents.

• genetic traits
• nuclues
• chromosomes
• cells

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.

• cell division
• heredity
• mutagen
• DNA replication

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Some advantages of sexual reproduction include: (select all that apply)

• genetic variation

• improves chances of adapting to the environment

• helps species survive catastrophes

• it doesn't take as much energy as asexual reproduction

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What are some disadvantages to sexual reproduction? (select all that apply)

• it takes a lot of energy to find a mate

• you don't need another mate

• it requires a male and a female

• more genetic errors can occur