T1L1 Patterns of Reproduction Flashcard

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What is incomplete dominance?

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A genetic situation in which one allele does not completely dominate another allele, resulting in a new phenotype that is a blend of the two traits.

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What is fission in asexual reproduction?

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A type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two or more parts, each of which develops into a new organism.

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What is fertilization in humans?

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The process of combining male sperm and female egg cells to form a zygote.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals are produced from the vegetative parts of the parent plant.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is not inherited genetically but is developed through environmental influences or personal experiences.

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What is co-dominance?

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A genetic scenario where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in offspring with a phenotype that is neither dominant nor recessive.

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What is regeneration in asexual reproduction?

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The process by which certain organisms can regrow lost or damaged body parts.

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What is binary fission?

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A form of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two equal parts, each becoming a new organism.

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What is pollination?

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The transfer of pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma, leading to fertilization.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A mode of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring genetically identical to the parent.