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- Inheritance -
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The passing of genetic material from parent to offspring.
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- Phenotype -
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A physical characteristics of
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- Trait -
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Any specific characteristic of an individual.
3
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- Recombination -
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The formation of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes.
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- Meiosis -
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The process that makes the sex cells by reducing the chromosome number
in half.
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- Fertilization -
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The joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new
organism.
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- Gamete - .
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The term for sex cell, egg or sperm
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- Biological Evolution -
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The descent with modification of organisms from common
ancestors.
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- Natural Selection –
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The process by which individuals that are better suited to their
environment survive and reproduce most successfully. (survival of the fittest)
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- Adaptations –
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The inherited traits that increases an organism’s chance of survival.
