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The joining or fusing of two gametes
sperm (n)+ egg (n)=zygote (2n) |
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| There is a vast amount of variation, or diversity, among the different species. |
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| will express its trait (the trait will show up in a person’s appearance) if it is present. |
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| will only be expressed if both chromosomes contain the recessive allele. |
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| two different alleles produce a mixture of the traits |
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| occurs when both traits are expressed in one individual. |
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Some characteristics are controlled by more than one gene or there are more
than two alleles of the gene. |
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| advantage of sexual reproduction |
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| the offspring are genetically different from their parents and from each other. |
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| disadvantage of sexual reproduction |
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-an individual needs to find a mate.
produce fewer offspring
-a lot slower
-have to grow and develop before they start to produce gametes |
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