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Patterns in Heredity and Selection

Across
Meiosis involves two rounds of divisioin in results in the production of four _______ daughter cells.
__________ results in the production of two genetically identical daughter cells.
__________ are groups of individuals of the same species living in a particular area and interacting with one another, influenced by such factors as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
Speciation occurs through mechanisms such as _______ speciation (geopgraphic isolation) and sympatric speciation (reproductive isolation) and is driven by factors such as genetic drift, natural selection, and mutations.
Biodiversity encompasses genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity and is essential for ecosystem ______, resilience, and human well-being.
_________ refers to the relationships between organisms within ecosystems.
_________ are changes in the DNA sequence of an organisms's genome.
Genetic variation arises due to mechanisms such as mutation, recombination, and genetic _______.
Binary _______ is a form of cellular reproduction commonly observed in prokaryotic orgnaisms.
Crossing over occurs during meiosis when _______ chromosomes exchange genetic material.
Patterns of inheritance describe ways in which traits are passed from parents to offspring, including Mendelian patterns and on-Mendelian patters such as incompelete dominance, codominance, and ________ inheritance.
Down
Ecosystems consist of living organisms (biotic factors) and non-living components (_______ factors) interacting within a defined geographic area.
__________ is used to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses and to determine the likelihood of inheriting specific traits or disorders.
Independent ________ is the random distribution of alleles for different traits during gamete formation.
Genetic _________ refers to the preservation and transmission of genetic information across generations.
Segregatioin refers to the separation of ________ for a given trait during gamete formation.
_____________ can result in aneuploidy, where cells have an abnormal number of chormosomes.
Organisms must ________ to changing environmental conditions to survive and reproduce successfully through physiological, behavioral, or anatomical adaptations.
Asexual reproduction involves the production of offspring from a ________ parent without the fusion of gametes.
Sexual reproduction involves the ______ of gametes from two parents to produce genetically diverse offspring.