Reproduction of Living Things MS-LS3-2

Asexual reproduction

The process where a single parent reproduces by itself, its offspring are identical. Asexual reproduction is when one parent creates a new organism that is exactly the same as itself.

Budding

Asexual reproduction where a new organism forms as an outgrowth of its parent. Budding. Budding is when a small part of a parent organism grows into a new, separate organism.

Chromosome

A structure made of DNA that contains genetic material. Chromosome. In simple terms, a chromosome is like a package that holds the instructions needed for your body to grow and function.

Fertilization

When a male reproductive cell sperm joins with a female reproductive cell egg, fertilization occurs. Fertilization is when a sperm and an egg come together to start forming a new organism.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parent to offspring. Heredity. Heredity is how parents pass on characteristics like eye color or hair type to their children.

Sexual reproduction

The production of offspring from two parents sexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction is when two parents combine their genes to make a new living thing.

Trait

Any characteristic of an organism. Trait. A trait is a feature or quality that makes an organism different, like having blue eyes or being tall.

Zygote

The cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg is called a zygote. A zygote is the first cell of a new organism that forms when the genetic material from a sperm and egg come together.