Reproduction and Genetics: Animals
Students will explore different modes of animal reproduction (sexual and asexual) and the basic principles of heredity and variation within populations.
Key Questions
- Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in animals, outlining advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Explain how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
- Analyze how variation within a species contributes to its survival.
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