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Evolution
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Descent with modification from a common ancestor as a result of natural selection acting on genetic variation.
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Variation
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When a nucleotide in a sequence is changed slightly during a change in replication.
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Asexual Reproduction
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It results in limited variation in offspring as each new cell carries an exact copy of the DNA of the parent cell. (except if mutations occur)
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Sexual Reproduction
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Results in significant variation as each new individual obtains half their chromosomes from each parent. There is much space for variation for that reason.
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Crossing Over
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When chromosomes connect, some pass on whole genes to other chromosomes.
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kinetic energy
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energy that cannot be stored
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Heat of Fusion
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The amt of heat required to melt a specific amt of substance at its melting point
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potential energy
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stored energy
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