A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.

A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a genetically different offspring.

sex cells (egg and sperm)

Male sex cell

Female sex cell

Pair of chromosomes that are the same size, same appearance and same genes.

A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

containing a single set of chromosomes

cell division that results in gametes

type of asexual reproduction in which an organism replicates its DNA and divides in half, producing two identical daughter cells

exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis

A form of asexual reproduction of yeast in which a new cell grows out of the body of a parent. ( also hydra)

A specialized cell that can survive harsh conditions

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

a random error in gene replication that leads to a change

an adaptation of an organism's body parts or its coloring

an inherited behavior that helps an organism survive

cute puppy # 1

Cute puppy # 2

offspring grows from piece of parent