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Lesson 1 - Heredity
Vocabulary words for lesson one unit three.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heredity | Passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| Sexual Reproduction | Two parents required to reproduce, offspring will have similar DNA to parents |
| Asexual Reproduction | One parent required to reproduce, offspring has the same exact DNA as parent |
| DNA | Genetic code |
| Genetics | Study of heredity and the variations of inherited characteristics |
| Traits | Characteristics of an organism |
| Cell | Basic unit of all living organisms, each human DNA has 46 chromosomes |
| Instincts | Innate genetically programmed behavior |
| Trait Variation | The differences in traits in the same species (ex. hair color, eye color) |
| Inherited Trait | Traits that are in your DNA |
| Nucleus | The brain of a cell |
| Offspring | The product of reproduction |
| Acquired Trait | Traits you learned or changed |
| Chromosomes | Long DNA molecules with part or all of the genetic material of an organism |