genetics Flashcards

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Ancestor

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a person from whom one is descended from (parent, grandparent, great grandparent)

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Descendant

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a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor (child, grandchild, great grandchild)

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Asexual reproduction

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One parent; offspring are identical to the parent and each other (form)

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Sexual reproduction

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Two parents; offspring differ from each parent and each other (diverse)

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Chromosome

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made of DNA located in the nucleus; contains genetic information needed to carry out cell functions and make new cells

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