GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
INHERITANCE AND VARIATION
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Question
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Looks exactly like its parent plant
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Looks similar to its parents, with some differences
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Looks very different from its parent
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Baby plants are similar to their parents in a number of ways. They have similar features including leaf shape, color, and appearance. The plants will have the same parts as their offspring which are used for the same functions. Many baby plants are just miniature versions of their parents.
Detailed explanation-2: -Even though plants look different, all plants have three things in common: They are made up of more than one cell; they are able to make their own food; and they are green. Plants are different from animals in two important ways. They cannot move about and most are able to make their own food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Variations or differences in characterstics of offsprings when compared to their parents is due to different combinations of genes. The genes of the parents may mix or combine differently producing different and new characterstics. This is why we do not completely resemble either of our parent.
Detailed explanation-4: -Animal offspring are similar to their parents because they have many of the same or similar features. They may have the same coloring, eye colors, patterns, but just be a smaller version. They inherit their traits and appearance from their parents, so there is some resemblance.