Biology yr9 end of year 1 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyVariation & InheritanceNational 5All boards Created by: feather eagleCreated on: 01-04-14 18:27 Definition of Variation: the differences between organisms. 1 of 10 Definition of Characteristics: the features of an organism that make it different from others. 2 of 10 Definition of Enviromental characteristics Characteristics caused by enviromental factors such as access to food. 3 of 10 Definition of Inheritance: Characteristics recieved from our parents through the genes that they pass onto us. 4 of 10 Definition of Species a group of organisms that can reproduce with each other to produce offspring which can also reproduce. 5 of 10 Where do genes come from? word equation thing. DNA--> Genes--> Chromosome-->Karyotype(group of chromo)-->Human 6 of 10 What are found in chromosomes? Genes e.g. eye colour. 7 of 10 How many chromosomes do you have? 46 chromosomes/23 pairs. 23 chromosomes from each of your Parents. 8 of 10 Where do genes come from? cells. The sperm nucleus joins with the egg nucleus, forming a new nucleus containing all the genetic info needed. 9 of 10 What happens to the fertilised egg cell with identical twins? the egg cell is made up of 36 cells, the cells are split in half so each get 18 cells each making them identical as they have the same genes. 10 of 10
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