7th Grade Life Science

Genetics

1. In some kinds of organisms, all the genes come from a single parent (asexual reproduction), whereas in organisms that have sexes, typically half of the genes come from each parent (sexual reproduction). Thus, sexual reproduction results in individuals being produced with new combinations of characteristics. (AKSci - A.11)

Examples of What Students Should Be Able to Do:

• Describe and illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.
• Recognize and explain how certain traits are passed from parents to offspring.