01:119:101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Heredity, Zygospore, Asexual Reproduction
1 Sep 2016
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The process by which physical and biological characteristics are transmitted from the parent (or parents) to the offspring. An abrupt and marked change in the dna of an organism compared to that of its parents. The idea that long ago, very simple life forms spontaneously appeared through chemical reactions. A zygote surrounded by a hard, protective covering. The result of sexual reproduction when each parent contributes half of the. Dna nucleic acid polymer that stores genetic information. Ex. there are thousands of different ______ of butterflies. cancer a growth defect in cells , a breakdown of the mechanism that controls cell division. Development the change in shape or organisms over time. Gene sections of chromosomes made of dna that code for traits. Genome the complete genetic material contained in an individual. Heredity the passing of traits from parent to offspring.
