8 Questions
What is the process by which characteristics are passed from parents to offspring?
Heredity
Which of the following is responsible for determining an individual's traits?
Heredity
What is the term for the different forms of a gene found at the same location on a chromosome?
Allele
Which term refers to the physical expression of an individual's genetic makeup?
Phenotype
What is the term for the process of creating new individuals of the same species?
Reproduction
Which of the following is responsible for the transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring?
Meiosis
What is the term for the male reproductive cells in animals and humans?
Sperm
During sexual reproduction, what is the fusion of a sperm cell with an egg cell called?
Fertilization
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