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Asexually reproducing | Producing offspring without sex cells. |
Chromosomes | A single molecule of DNA. |
Genetic material | DNA or RNA. Determines individuals traits. |
Genetically identical | Two or more individuals that have the same exact set of chromosomes, DNA or other genetic material. |
Mitosis | A form of asexual reproduction where the DNA is doubled and then distributed to two daughter cells. |
Offspring | The products of reproduction; new organisms produced by some type of reproduction. |
Selective breeding | The human act of choosing the offspring of domestic animals or crops that have desirable traits. |
Interphase | “Resting” stage of the cell. |
Prophase | Chromosomes condense and can be seen. |
Metaphase | Chromosomes align on the equator of the cell. |
Anaphase | Chromosomes separate and start to move to different poles. |
Telophase | Mother cell splits into two cells. |
Budding | Nucleus of an organism's cell divides equally but the cytoplasm divides unequally. |
Binary fission | Equal division of the cytoplasm and nucleus of an organism resulting in two new organisms. |