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Vocabulary
Ovule
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The plant part that develops into a seed.
Nitrogen Base
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In Genetics, a chemical subunit of DNA
Meristem
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An area of cell division of unspecialized cells in the tips of
roots and shoot that produces new growth in plants.
Micro
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Organism
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A
Single
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Celled Organism.
Mutagen
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An agent that can cause changes in the genetic information of
an organism.
Protein
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An organic nutrient composed of a chain of acids.
Recessive Trait
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An inherited trait that shows up in the offspring only if
both parents pa
ssed on the genes for the trait; when mixed with genes
for a dominant trait, a recessive trait does not show up in the offspring.
Narrow Niche
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A
highly specialized role or characteristic activity
undertaken by an organism in an ecosystem.
Mutualism
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A
sym
biotic relationship between two different types of
organisms that is beneficial to both organisms.
Niche
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T
he role or characteristic activity that is undertaken by an
organism in a n ecosystem; one organism may fill several different
niches.
Gamete
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A
re
productive cell (egg or sperm) containing half the number
of chromosomes of a somatic cell.
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Gene
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A
section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific
protein and function.
Generalist
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A
n organism with generalized
requirements and
adaptations
that
allow it to survive in variable conditions and depend
on a variety of food sources;
generalists tend
to have broad niches.
Genetics
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T
he study of genes or heritable traits
Herbicide
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A
chemical used to control weeds
Heritable
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A
genetic characteristic; t
hat is one that can be passed on
from parent to offspring.
Meiosis
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T
he formation of the gametes, the process by which genetic
material is duplicated and divided so that each gamete has half the
number of chromosomes of a somatic cell.
Biological Diversit
y
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The
number and variety of organisms in an area.
Biotechnology
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U
sing or modifying living organi
sms to make marketable
products
; sometimes involves genetic engineering.
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