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Reproduction
Reproduction Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| asexual reproduction | one parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent |
| Mitosis | cell division resulting in two genetically identical cells |
| binary fission | single celled organisms dividing to reproduce |
| budding | new parent grow off of the parent organism (multicellular organisms) |
| sexual reproduction | offspring produced from the combination of genetic information (DNA) from two parents, offspring are genetically unique |
| sex cell | eggs and sperm (another term for gametes) |
| gametes | eggs and sperm (another term for sex cells) |
| Fertilization | Joining of egg and sperm |
| chromosome | DNA molecule wrapped around proteins |
| flower | reproductive structure of flowering plants |
| petals | used to attract pollinators |
| stamen | male reproductive structure in flowering plants |
| pollen | makes male sex cell for flowering plants |
| pistil | female reproductive structure in flowering plants |
| ovary | part of the flower that protects the developing seed |
| pollination | transfer of pollen from stamen (male part of the flower) to the pistil (female part of the flower) |
| seed | structure that contains a young plant inside of a protective covering |
| cotyledon | energy supply for the plant embryo |