the process that creates new individuals of a species

to pass on features from parent to offspring

the molecule that stores genetic information

differences between individuals within a species

Reproduction and variation

Science

Pupils will learn that variation between individuals of the same species means some individuals are better adapted to compete, which can lead to natural selection and cause the heritable characteristics of a species to change (evolve) over generations.

Pupils learned that organisms can be identified and classified into hierarchical groups based upon similarities and differences in their characteristics at the macroscopic and cellular levels.

Variation (differences within species)

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

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A species is a group of organisms which can {{}} to make fertile offspring.

Offspring inherit features from both {{}} so they look similar to their family members.

True or false? Scars are examples of characteristics that can be inherited.

Which of these features are caused **only** by DNA?

Some of the variation between offspring that have the same parents is caused by the genes inherited from …

Features that are influenced by the environment typically have __________ variants than those influenced by genes alone.

Match the adult with the offspring it produces.

Which MRS GREN process describes the ability of an organism to make offspring?

How many biological parents does an organism have if it is made through sexual reproduction?

Only organisms that make eggs or pollen can reproduce.

All organisms reproduce by either laying eggs or giving birth to a baby.

Who has the correct idea about reproduction?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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