9A Genetics and Evolution – Key Vocabulary

Use this table to review the key vocabulary from each lesson. Write in the meaning of each word or phrase and
add any other words that you think are important. Use key vocabulary terms when you are talking or writing about
each topic.

Extension: If you have time, try to write a sentence that uses the word or phrase correctly.

9Aa – Environmental Variation (p6-7)

Key Vocabulary Meaning

characteristic

classification

continuous

continuous variation

discontinuous
discontinuous
variation
environment

environmental factor
environmental
variation
physical
environmental factor
resource

9Ab – Inherited Variation (p8-9)

Key Vocabulary Meaning

fertilisation

fuse

gamete
genetic information

inherit

inherited variation

normal distribution

nucleus

offspring

parent

sexual reproduction

zygote

9Ac – DNA (p12-13)

Key Vocabulary Meaning

cell division

chromosome

DNA

gene

sex chromosome
9Ad – Genes and Extinction (p14-15)

Key Vocabulary Meaning

adaptation

biodiversity

competition

ecosystem

endangered

extinct

food web

gene bank

native

9Ae – Natural Selection (p16-17)

Key Vocabulary Meaning

evolution

natural selection