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Jack's Key Terms
Science key terms for Genetics and Heredity
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Science
8th Grade
11/17/2009
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Term

Heredity

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 Definition

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring.

 

When I was first born my mother knew I took a lot of her characteristics.
Term

Trait

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 Definition
A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character.
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Genetics

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 Definition

The branch of biology that deals with heredity

 

 
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fertilization

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 Definition

creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant

 

Fertilization is how you can have babys.

 
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