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8th Grade Science #6
Texas TAKS review for 8th Grade Science-Reproduction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| sexual reproduction | reproduction that produces a new organism from the egg and sperm cells of the parent organisms |
| sexual reproduction produces offspring that share? | characteristics from both parents |
| selective breeding | controlled breeding of organisms that have a desired trait |
| Crops that are more resistant to pests, diseases, and drought are examples of what? | Selective breeding |
| inherited trait | genetic characteristic passed from the parent to the offspring |
| stripes on a zebra are an example of_____ | inherited trait |
| genetic trait | an inherited characteristic determined by the combination of genes from the parent organisms |
| gene | segment of DNA found on a chromosome that contains info for specific inherited trait |
| Identical twins have identical ________ | sets of genes |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
| Material found in the nucleus of a cell that determines the genetic traits of the organism | DNA |
| chromosome | a structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains genetic material |
| How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have? | 23 |
| asexual reproduction | one parent produces genetically identical offspring through fission, budding, or regeneration |
| Hydra, yeast, and strawberry plants all reproduce _____ | asexually |