Terminology
The differences in characteristics of organisms caused by genetic and environmental factors
Variation
This quality varied between different finches in the Galapagos islands
Beak Size
A genetic characteristic that can be passed on to offspring
Heritable
The length of DNA contained in a single cell
6 feet
The name for the process of Cell replication
Mitosis
A naturally occurring process in which only organisms with the best traits for survival in an environment survive to reproduce
Natural Selection
Variation is important within a species because
It helps species survive
It can lead to evolution
The debate on whether people are a product of their genetics or their environment
Nature vs Nurture
Responsible for organizing and condensing DNA for replication
Chromosomes
Mitosis is necessary for
Cell growth, repair, reproduction
The formation of an organism from a single parent
Asexual Reproduction
Separation, different environments, and long periods of time can lead to this.
Evolution / Natural Selection
Binary fission, spores, and budding are all examples of this.
Asexual reproduction
The number of chromosomes in a regular cell
46 (23 pairs)
The stage of Mitosis where chromosomes organize themselves in the middle of the cell
Metaphase
Tightly packed strands of DNA containing our genetic material
Chromosomes
A physical characteristic that helps an animal survive its environment
Physical Adaptation
A reproduction method where one organism receives genetic material from another. The donating organism remains unchanged.
Bacterial Conjugation
These 2 compounds make up the backbone of DNA
Phosphate, Sugar
The phase where chromosomes have move to opposite sides of the cell, cell division is almost complete
Telephase
A reproductive cell containing half of an organisms chromosomes
Gamete
Charles Darwin
The nitrogen base that bonds with Adenine
Cytosine
The phase a cell spends most of its life in
Interphase