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Question 0

The passing of genetic material from parent to offspring.

Answer 0

Inheritance

Question 1

A physical characteristics of an organism.

Answer 1

Phenotype

Question 2

Any specific characteristic of an individual.

Answer 2

Trait.

Question 3

The formation of new and different sets of chromosomes or genes.

Answer 3

Recombination

Question 4

The process that makes the sex cells by reducing the chromosome number
in half.

Answer 4

Meiosis

Question 5

The joining of male and female reproductive cells to produce a new
organism.

Answer 5

Fertilization

Question 6

The term for sex cell, egg or sperm.

Answer 6

Gamete

Question 7

The descent with modification of organisms from common

ancestors.

Answer 7

Biological Evolution

Question 8

The process by which individuals that are better suited to their
environment survive and reproduce most successfully. (survival of the fittest)

Answer 8

Natural Selection

Question 9

The inherited traits that increases an organism’s chance of survival.

Answer 9

Adaptations