Explain why offspring that result from sexual reproduction (fertilization and meiosis) have greater variation than offspring that result from asexual reproduction (budding and mitosis).
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A genotype with two different size letters. Ex. Bb
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A genotype with two of the same size letters. Ex. gg, GG
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A genotype with two different size letters. Ex. Bb
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A genotype with two of the same size letters. Ex. gg, GG
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A version of a gene represented by a letter. There are two of these in each genotype.
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The two letters that represent the genes of one parent. We need two of these to make a Punnett square.
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The trait or words explaining what a genotype means. Ex. Short pea plant
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The likelihood that a particular trait will be passed on from parent to offspring.
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Monk who discovered the basics of how traits get passed on using Pea Plants.
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The exchange of genetic material during reproduction.
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A molecule that contains the genetic instructions to make each organism.
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A part of DNA that carries information that determines your traits.
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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
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A structure located inside the nucleus of the cell that contain the DNA.
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The stronger version of a gene that will appear if it is present.
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The weaker version of a gene that will go into hiding if the dominant gene is present.
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Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents
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a tool scientists use to investigate the possible combinations of genetic crosses
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A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur
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Which process has evolved to yield the greatest variation in offspring?
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Which type of offspring is most likely the result of asexual reproduction?
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Why do sexually reproducing organisms most likely create offspring with more genetic variation than asexually reproducing organisms?
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Body cells are identical to one another. How do these cells reproduce?
