Reproduction and inheritance
I can explain how reproduction is linked to inheritance.
Reproduction and inheritance
I can explain how reproduction is linked to inheritance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- All living things develop from other living things; reproduction is the process of making new living things (offspring).
- When organisms reproduce they make offspring of the same kind (species resemblance).
- Offspring inherit features from both parents so they look similar to their parents and one another (family resemblance).
- Features are inherited when genetic material (DNA) is passed from parents to their offspring during reproduction.
- The genetic material (DNA) contains the instructions for building our body and its features.
Keywords
Reproduction - Reproduction is the process of making offspring.
Offspring - Offspring are the young produced following reproduction.
Inherit - Offspring inherit a combination of features from both their parents.
Genetic material - Genetic material is a substance in cells that contains instructions for various features and life processes.
DNA - DNA is a chemical molecule that carries the genetic code.
Common misconception
Not all types of organism pass information to their offspring.
Plants, animals and bacteria shown as parent and offspring.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Substance stored in the nucleus of animal cells
Gain features and processes from parents
Process of making offspring in living organisms
The young of parents produced in living organisms
The chemical molecule that carries the genetic code
Exit quiz
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