Parents, Heredity and Reproduction

Science

The process where a single parent reproduces by itself, its offspring are identical

Asexual reproduction

The process where a single parent reproduces by itself, its offspring are identical. Asexual reproduction is when an organism makes a copy of itself without needing a mate.

A structure made of DNA that contains genetic material

Chromosome

A structure made of DNA that contains genetic material. Chromosome. A chromosome is a thread-like structure that holds the instructions for building and running a living organism.

A trait of an allele that masks the other trait

Dominant trait

A trait of an allele that masks the other trait. Dominant trait. In simple terms, a dominant trait is a characteristic that appears in an organism when one or both parents pass down the dominant gene for that trait.

When a male reproductive cell (sperm) joins with a female reproductive cell (egg)

Fertilization

When a male reproductive cell sperm joins with a female reproductive cell egg. Fertilization is the process where the sperm and egg merge to form a new organism.

The part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait

Gene

The part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait. gene. A gene is a section of DNA that determines a specific characteristic or trait in a living organism.

The growth of a new plant from a seed

Germination

The growth of a new plant from a seed. Germination. It's the process where a seed starts to grow into a plant.

The passing of traits from parent to offspring

Heredity

The passing of traits from parent to offspring. Heredity. Heredity is the process by which parents pass genes to their children, influencing characteristics like eye color and height.

A characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring, like eye color

Inherited trait

A characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring, like eye color. Inherited trait. Inherited traits are features or qualities that are passed down genetically from one generation to the next.

The pattern of behavior with which an animal is born

Instinct

The pattern of behavior with which an animal is born. Instinct. Instinct is a natural behavior or reaction that animals and humans are born with and don't have to learn.

A change in a cell’s DNA

Mutation

A change in a cells DNA. Mutation. In simple terms, a mutation is an alteration in the genetic code that can affect how a cell functions or develops.

The transfer of plant pollen from the male to the female reproductive structure

Pollination

The transfer of plant pollen from the male to the female reproductive structure. Pollination is the process of moving pollen to help plants make seeds.

A trait that is masked from a dominant allele

Recessive trait

A trait that is masked from a dominant allele. Recessive trait. A recessive trait is a characteristic that only appears when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele, not masked by a dominant one.

The production of offspring from two parents

Sexual reproduction

The production of offspring from two parents. Sexual reproduction. It is a process where two parents combine their genetic material to create unique offspring.