Word
Definition
Asexual
Reproduction
Type of reproduction in which 1
parent produces an offspring that is
genetically uniform (identical, clone,
same)
Sexual
Reproduction
Offspring
Budding
Type of asexual reproduction that
produces a bud that breaks away
from the organism to live on its own.
Regeneration
type of asexual reproduction, uses cell
division to __________________
Binary Fission
Vegetative
Propagation
Heredity
the ability of plants to reproduce by
producing new plants from existing
structures
Picture
Genetics
Gregor Mendel
Chromosome
structure found in a cell’s nucleus that
contains genetic material
DNA
(Deoxyribonucleic
Acid)
Gene
Section of DNA that codes for a
specific trait
Trait
Genotype
Allele
the actual genetic makeup found on a
chromosome; scientist represent a
genotype as two letters
Homozygous
Purebred
Another name for HOMOZYGOUS,
alleles for a trait are the same
Heterozygous
Hybrid
Another name for HETEROZYGOUS,
alleles for a trait are different
Phenotype
Dominant
Trait that is ___________seen when
passed on to an offspring;
represented by a _______________
Recessive
Trait that is ________ seen; must be
passed on from ________ parents;
represented by a ________________
Punnett Square
Tool used to predict probability of
traits