Genetic Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
What is reproduction?
A
The formation of new living things
2
Q
What are the new individuals called?
A
Offspring
3
Q
What are the 2 main types of reproduction?
A
- Sexual
- Asexual
4
Q
Describe asexual reproduction.
A
It’s the formation of living things from 1 parent only. This happens when 1 cell divides to form 2 cells. The products of asexual production is identical to the parent cell.
5
Q
What is binary fission?
A
When 1 bacterial cell splits (fission) and divides into 2 identical cells.
6
Q
What does the Runner do?
A
It grows over ground
7
Q
What does unicellular mean?
A
Organism has only 1 cell
8
Q
What does clone mean?
A
Offspring which is genetically identical to the parent organism.
