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Living Environment
Topic 3: Genetic Continuity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gene | A segment of DNA (on a chromosome) that contains the code for a specific trait |
| DNA | ( Deoxyribonucleic acid) The material found in all cells that contains genetic information about that organism |
| Chromosome | A thick threadlike structure that contains genetic information in the form of DNA |
| Asexual reproduction | A method of reproduction in which all the genes passed on to the offspring come from a single individual or parent |
| Sexual reproduction | A method of reproduction that involves two parents producing offspring that are genetically different from their parent |
| Clone | An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced |
| Mutation | Any alteration in the sequence of DNA |
| Genetic engineering | A set of technologies that humans use to alter the genetic instructions of an organism by substituting DNA molecules |
| Biotechnology | The combination of technology and biological sciences |
| Selective breeding | The process of choosing a few organisms with desirable traits to serve as the parents of the next generation |