science test

mutualism

2 organisms benifiting from eachother

Parasitism

1 organism is benifited, the other is harmed

Commensalism

1 organism is benifited, the other isn't effected

Sexual reproduction

2 organisms using genetic material to create offspring

asexual reproduction

1 organism producing identical offspring

Punnett square

predicting what traits and offspring could inherit

DNA

instructions on how your body will function

Gene

a specific sequence of chemical letters in the DNA code

Chromosome

A cell containing information in the form of DNA

DNA Barcoding

A method for identifying species by analyzing unique DNA sequences.  

Pollinators

organisms that transfer pollen from one flower to another, aiding in plant reproduction.

Monoculture

multiple of the same crop grown in a large area reducing biodiversity

Cloning

cloning identical organisms to preserve an endangered organism

Wildfire corridors

A bridge separating the road from wildlife 

Genetic engineering

Any technology that directly alters the DNA of an organism

Wildlife drone monitoring

A drone collecting data from animals in a forest creating minimal disturbance

Invasive species

A species that causes harm to animals, and possibly humans

Genetic modification

altering an organisms DNA through lab technologies to introduce new traits, or make existing traits.

What’s the risk and benefits of cloning in conservation efforts 

A risk is reduction in biodiversity, and a benefit is preserving endangered species