The basic unit of life
Cell
Bacteria
Asexual
Prokaryote
Cell WITHOUT a nucleus
Skin cell
Mitosis
This reproduction method creates many offspring quickly
Asexual
How DNA is stored in the eukaryotic cell, thread-like structure
Chromosomes
Cats
Sexual
Eukaryote
Cell WITH a nucleus
Muscle cell
Mitosis
This reproduction method allows vast genetic variation in the offspring
Sexual
Where EUKARYOTES store their genetic material
Nucleus
Archaea (unicellular prokaryotes)
Asexual
Two organisms that are identical in every way
Clone
Sperm cell
Meiosis
This reproduction method creates a weak population overall due to no genetic variation
Asexual
Long double helix that stores genes
DNA
Mango tree
Sexual
The ability to pass on traits from parents to offspring
Heredity
This reproduction method takes a lot of energy
Sexual
Segment of DNA that codes for a trait or protein
Gene
Star fish
BOTH! (Sexual AND Asexual)
Number of chromosomes that humans have
46
Egg cell
Meiosis
This reproduction method takes a long time
Sexual