Why Organisms Are Different Flashcards

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Genes are passed on in what and chromosomes

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Passed on in Sex cells or gamets of parents
Nucleus contains chromosome which carry genes thay Control characteristics of body
Different genes control the development of different characteristics of an organism

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Difference in characteristics are due to

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The genes inherited
Environment
Combination of both

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Natural selection process

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Variety due to difference in genes though of the same species
Those most suited to environment most likely to breed successfully
Genes which enable them to survive passed on to next generations
Maybe rapid change in species due to environment change

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