Genetics Vocabulary

MatchingClick on the orange dot of the matching pairs. Match the term with the definition. Heredity The passing of traits from a parent to an offspring DNA The molecules that carry the genetic instructions for making living organisms Trait characteristics of an organism Offspring The result of reproduction Genes A segment of DNA that provides a code for traits of an organism Chromosome DNA coiled tightly into an x-like structure. Found in the nucleus of the cell. Genetics The study of how traits are passed on to the next generation Allele Versions of the gene, you receive one from each parent Types of ReproductionFill in the blanks by clicking on the blank and choosing the correct word. Make sure to scroll down to see all words. Organisms reproduce in two different ways, sexually or asexually. Asexual reproduction has one parent. During asexual reproduction, the DNA is copied resulting in offspring which are identical to the parent and each other. The other way organisms reproduce is through sexual reproduction. During sexual reproduction, there are two parents. Each parent contributes 1 of the DNA needed for the offspring. The offspring's DNA is different from the parents and other offspring. What is true about a child that was produced by sexual reproduction? It will only inherit traits from its mother. It will only inherit traits from its father. It can inherit traits from its mother or father, but not from both. It will inherit traits from its mother and its father. What is true about offspring that were formed from sexual reproduction? they have genes that are identical to ONE of their parents They have genes that are completely different from one of their parents. Half of their genes come from each parent. They do not have any genes. Where is the genetic information located inside of an eukaryotic cell? in the mitochondria in the nucleus in the chloroplast in the cytoplasm Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction? It allows the offspring species to look just like the parent species. It ensures that all offspring will survive if disease strikes. It makes species more able to adapt to environmental changes. It passes genetic information from one parent to one offspring. Matching: Types of Reproduction Match the types of reproduction with their definition Spawning A type of sexual reproduction where female fish lay eggs and males release sperm into the water Binary Fission A type of asexual reproduction used by prokaryotes Pollination A type of sexual reproduction in which pollen is taken from one plant and transferred to another plant Budding A type of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows off the parent Spores A type of asexual reproduction where tiny structures containing DNA are released Vegetative Propagation (cutting) A type of asexual reproduction where a leaf or stem placed in water will grow roots and develop into a new plant Regeneration A type asexual reproduction where a new organism can grow from a piece of the original organism