HEREDITY

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Having only three legs is a(n)

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acquired trait.

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When the doctor operates on the patient's eye, he is using:
- learned behavior
- acquired physical trait
- inherited physical trait
- instinct

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learned behavior

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Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________

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parents to offspring

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Where are chromosomes found?

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nucleus

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Segments of DNA found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic.

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gene

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The passing of physical characteristics, or traits, from parent to offspring.

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Heredity

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The scientific study of heredity.

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Genetics

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The different forms of a gene.

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Allele

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A trait that is always hidden when the dominant allele is present.

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Recessive allele

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.

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Heterozygous