Reproduction is the fundamental characteristic that defines life. Every living organism, from the tiniest bacteria to the largest whale, shares this remarkable ability to create copies of itself. But why? Reproduction ensures the continuity of species, passing on genetic information from one generation to the next, creating an unbroken chain of life that stretches back billions of years.
đŦ Key Concepts
Reproduction ensures species survival
DNA carries hereditary information
Each generation inherits traits from parents
Variation helps species adapt and evolve
Amazing Fact!
If you could unravel all the DNA in your body and stretch it out, it would reach from Earth to the Sun and back over 600 times! That's about 10 billion miles of genetic instructions packed into your cells!
đ¯ Learning Objectives
By exploring this section, you'll understand the biological importance of reproduction and how organisms pass on their genetic information to ensure species survival.