Science Q3 Assessment vocab.

Cell Differentiation

• The process by which cells develop into different types with specialized functions.

• The process of cell division leading to two identical cells.

• The process of cells dying and being replaced by new cells.

• The process of cells merging to form larger cells.

Genotype

• The physical appearance of an organism (e.g., brown eyes, tall stature).

• The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., BB, Bb, bb).

• The process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.

• The environmental factors that influence an organism's development.

Selective Breeding

• The process of breeding organisms to produce offspring with desirable traits.

• A method of genetic modification using CRISPR technology.

• A technique for cloning organisms in a laboratory setting.

• The natural process of evolution through survival of the fittest.

Photosynthesis

• The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

• A method of plant reproduction.

• The way plants absorb water from the soil.

• A technique used by animals to find food.

Mutation

• A change in DNA that can lead to genetic variation.

• A process that eliminates genetic variation.

• A type of genetic disorder caused by environmental factors.

• A method of DNA replication.

Asexual Reproduction

• A type of reproduction involving two parents, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.

• A type of reproduction involving only one parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring.

• A type of reproduction that occurs only in plants.

• A type of reproduction that requires external fertilization.

Ecosystem

• A community of organisms interacting with their environment.

• A type of biome with specific climate conditions.

• A group of species living in isolation from others.

• A collection of non-living things in a habitat.

Zygote

• A fertilized egg cell that results from the union of sperm and egg.

• A type of plant cell involved in photosynthesis.

• A stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.

• A hormone produced during pregnancy.

Natural Selection

• The process where organisms with favorable adaptations survive and reproduce.

• A method of breeding plants for specific traits.

• The random survival of organisms regardless of their traits.

• A technique used in genetic engineering to modify organisms.

Punnett Square

• A diagram used to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring.

• A method for measuring genetic diversity.

• A tool for calculating the age of fossils.

• A chart for tracking animal migration patterns.