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This is known as genetic variation, and it is caused by genetic recombination during sexual reproduction. Offspring inherit a unique combination of genes from their parents, resulting in differences in traits such as appearance, behavior, and physiology. This variation is important for evolution and enables populations to adapt to changing environments.
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What criteria determine if two individuals are members of the same species?
Two individuals are considered members of the same species if they can reproduce and produce fertile offspring together. This ability to interbreed and have viable offspring is a key criterion for determining if two individuals belong to the same species.
How many sets of the same gene for every characteristic do offspring receive?
Offspring inherit two sets of genes for each characteristic, one from each parent. This ensures genetic diversity and variations in traits among offspring.
What is the difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in regard to passing on DNA to their offspring?
In sexual reproduction an entirely new individual is produced. The genes are not exactly the same as either parent. In asexual reproduction the new individual is exactly the same as the parent. It is a cone of the parent.
Why dont offspring of two parents look exactly like either parent?
Offspring inherit a combination of genes from both parents, resulting in a unique genetic makeup. This genetic variation leads to differences in physical traits and characteristics, making offspring not look exactly like either parent. Additionally, genetic recombination and independent assortment during meiosis further contribute to the variability in offspring characteristics.
How do you normally tell if two things can interbreed?
If two things are able to interbreed, it means that they are of the same species. This can often be determined by whether they produce viable offspring that are also able to reproduce. If offspring are sterile or cannot reproduce, it suggests that the two things are not of the same species and therefore cannot interbreed.
What forms offspring similar to parent?
Sexual reproduction produces offspring similar to parents. Asexual reproduction causes the offspring to be exactly the same as the one parent.
Can mate naturally and produce fertile offspring?
Yes, two individuals belong to the same species if they can mate naturally and produce fertile offspring. This ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring is a biological criterion used to define species boundaries.
What is the name of the offspring of two of the same species?
Twins.
Is there any two tigers have exactly the same striped pattern?
No two tigers have exactly the same striped pattern.
Do you agree that two student are the same?
No. No two students are exactly the same.
What if two organisms can produce fertile offspring?
Then they are the same species.
What is the reason that offspring of the organism Hydra often appear exactly the same as their parent?
Hydra may reproduce asexually
What is the reason offspring of the organism Hydra often appear exactly the same as their parents?
Hydra may reproduce asexually
How many off springs do elephants produce?
*How many offspring do elephants produce? The answer is exactly the same as humans. One or two or seven, or any other number beyond or below even those.
What two bible verses are exactly the same?
two verses exactly the same
How many sets of the same gene for every characteristic do offspring?
Two.
Why are two cells resulting from meiosis 1 not identical?
Sort of, yes. Meiosis gives offspring a random mixture of their parents genes. The likelihood of multiple offspring having the same random mixture is very small, but very similar mixtures happen frequently and result in strong family resemblance. Offspring aren't identical to each other because they get these different mixtures. If each child had DNA identical to one of their parents then there would be a 50% chance for two children born to the same parents to look exactly the same.
