Offspring
Definition
Offspring are the product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.
Related terms
Progeny: This is another term for offspring, referring to the descendants or children of an organism.
F1 Generation: This refers to the first generation of offspring obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms.
Zygote: A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells (sperm and egg) are joined by means of sexual reproduction. It contains all the genetic information necessary to form a new individual.
"Offspring" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Human Geography
Study guides (1)
AP Biology - 5.5 Environmental Effects on Phenotype
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