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Heredity and Cell Division Worksheet

This worksheet for Grade 8 focuses on the concepts of variations, heredity, and cell division. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions and a matching exercise to reinforce understanding of key terms such as heredity, variation, DNA structure, mitosis, meiosis, genes, and adaptation. The activities aim to enhance students' knowledge of genetic principles and cell division processes.

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Heredity and Cell Division Worksheet

This worksheet for Grade 8 focuses on the concepts of variations, heredity, and cell division. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions and a matching exercise to reinforce understanding of key terms such as heredity, variation, DNA structure, mitosis, meiosis, genes, and adaptation. The activities aim to enhance students' knowledge of genetic principles and cell division processes.

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📘 Variations, Heredity and Cell Division – Worksheet

(Grade 8)

📝 Part A: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.

1. ______________ is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.


2. ______________ are the differences among individuals of the same species.
3. The ______________ model explains the structure of DNA.
4. ______________ is a type of cell division that produces identical daughter cells.
5. ______________ is a type of cell division that results in four non-identical cells.
6. ______________ are the basic units of heredity made up of DNA.
7. ______________ helps organisms survive by adjusting to their environment over time.

🔗 Part B: Matching Columns

Match the items in Column A with the correct answer from Column B.

Column A (Concepts) Column B (Descriptions)


1. Heredity A. Differences in traits among same species
2. Variation B. Passing traits from parents to offspring
3. Watson and Crick C. Scientist duo who modeled DNA structure
4. Mitosis D. Cell division creating identical cells
5. Meiosis E. Cell division that halves chromosome number
6. Genes F. DNA segments controlling traits
7. Adaptation G. Organism's adjustment to environment

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