genetic variation and evolution

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what is a chromosome?
DNA wrapped around proteins
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what is a gene?
Section of DNA - codes for characteristic
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How many chromosomes does each gamate have (sex cell?)
23
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Zygote: Haploid or Diploid
Diploid
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What is asexual reproduction?
only one parent, no variation - all off springs are gentically identical. e.g. strawberry plants
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what is sexual reproduction?
2 parents, the sperm joints the egg.
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what is a clone?
genetically identical organism
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what type of reproduction is cloning?
asexual
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what is natural selction?
survival of the fittest.
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what was Larmarks theroy?
inheritance of acquired traits.
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why do we remove large leaves from cuttings?
reduces its water loss
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why would new tubers on a plant be genetically identical
grown by the same parent through asexual reproduction
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why would the plants height be different if grown in different times?
different enviromental condtions e.g. climate change.
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