Reproduction and Heredity

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The Process Where A Single Parent Reproduces By Itself, Its Offspring Are Identical.

Asexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction Simple Definition

A Cell That Has Two Sets Of Chromosomes.

Diploid

Diploid Simple Definition

The Haploid Sex Cell Formed By Female Reproductive Organs.

Egg

Egg Simple Definition

An Organism In Its Early Stages Of Development.

Embryo

Embryo Simple Definition

When A Male Reproductive Cell (sperm) Joins With A Female Reproductive Cell (egg).

Fertilization

Fertilization Simple Definition

The Entire Genetic Make Up Of An Organism.

Genotype

Genotype Simple Definition

A Cell That Has Only One Set Of Chromosomes.

Haploid

Haploid Simple Definition

The Process In Cell Division Where The Number Of Chromosomes Is Halved.

Meiosis

Meiosis Simple Definition

The Observable Characteristics Of An Organism.

Phenotype

Phenotype Simple Definition

The Likelihood That An Event Will Occur.

Probability

Probability Simple Definition

The Ability To Regrow Missing Body Parts.

Regeneration

Regeneration Simple Definition

The Production Of Offspring From Two Parents.

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction Simple Definition

The Sex Cell Produced In Male Reproductive Organs.

Sperm

Sperm Simple Definition

The Male Reproductive Organs That Produce Sperm And Testosterone.

Testes

Testes Simple Definition

Any Characteristic Of An Organism.

Trait

Trait Simple Definition

The Cell Formed When A Sperm Fertilizes An Egg.

Zygote

Zygote Simple Definition