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