| A | B |
|---|
| Asexual reproduction | genetic material is donated from only one parent; offspring are identical to the parent and each other (uniform) |
| Chromosome | made of DNA located in the nucleus; contains genetic information needed to carry our cell functions and make new cells |
| DNA | located in the nucleus; determines the genetic traits of an organism (deoxyribonucleic acid) |
| Gene | segment of DNA found on a chromosome; determines the inheritance of a particular trait |
| Heredity | the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next |
| Sexual reproduction | genetic material is donated from two parents; offspring differ from each parent and each other (diverse) |
| Traits | behavioral characteristics or physical attributes of an organism that are expressed by genes and/or influenced by the environment |
