Classification and Heredity (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards

Placing organisms into similar groups

Branch of science that classifies organisms

A group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring

Differences between individuals of a species

Not controlled by genes

Speaking, riding a bike, using a computer

Controlled by genes

Number of fingers, production of hair and nails

Passing on features from parents to offspring by genes

Section of DNA that causes production of a protein

Proteins

Enzymes

Decoding genetic info in gene to produce a protein

Heredity + Environment