diversity of life Flashcards

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what is a species

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A species is the smallest unit of biological classification.

A Species can breed to produce fertile offspring under natural conditions

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how do you determine a species

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Structural, ecological and DNA evidence is used to determine species

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breeding different species

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Organisms of different species cannot breed together due to genetic incompatibility. Species are genetically incompatible due to important differences in their DNA or chromosome structure and number.

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breeding different species

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Sometimes two similar species can interbreed, these offspring or hybrids often have health problems or are infertile. Some interspecies crosses produce healthy offspring and enhance qualities or hybrid vigor.

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