Inheritance and Traits

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Many characteristics of organisms are inherited ____________.

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from their parents

Front

Different organisms vary in how they _______ and _______ because they have different inherited information.

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look

function

Front

Members of a family have ________ in many traits but can also show ________ among traits.

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similiarities

variations

Front

The ________ of offspring can be like one parent, both parents, or a mix of their parents.

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traits

Front

_________ have more similarities with their own _______ than with others of their species that are not their parents.

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Offspring

parents

Front

Offspring can __________ different instructions from their parents, so offspring may have different traits.

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inherit

Front

___________ is essential to the continued existence of every kind of organism. Plants and animals have _______ and ______ life cycles.

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Reproduction

unique

diverse

Front

_________ provide instructions of traits.

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Genes

Front

Some of an organism's ______ are determined by its genes.

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traits

Front

A _______ _______ shows how members of a family are related.

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family tree