Allele
A version of a gene
Asexual Reproduction
The reproductive process that involves one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent
Chromosome
A single, highly organized and structured piece of
DNA
Gene
The basic physical and functional unit of heredity
made up of DNA
Genetic Variation
The variety of gene combinations that exist within
a population
Inherited Trait
A characteristic that is passed from parent to
offspring
Offspring
Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents
Punnett Square
A tool used to analyze the possible allele combinations of the offspring between two individuals
Sexual Reproduction
The reproductive process involving two parents
whose genetic
material is combined to produce a
new organism different from themselves
Variation
The occurrence of an organism, trait, or gene in
more than one form