Genetics

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What do genes carry information about in the human body?

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Genes carry information about various traits, including physical characteristics such as the size of your feet.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is an example of a learned behavior rather than an instinctive behavior?

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A farmer teaching a horse to pull a plow is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to offspring, such as freckles.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What characteristic is learned rather than inherited?

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The language you speak is a learned characteristic.

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Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait: long hair, eye color, or personality?

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Long hair is not an inherited trait; it can be influenced by environmental factors.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents to offspring, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait in humans?

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Freckles are an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What role do genes play in determining physical traits?

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Genes provide the instructions for the development of physical traits, influencing characteristics like height, eye color, and hair type.

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What is the significance of instinctive behaviors in animals?

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Instinctive behaviors are innate actions that animals perform without prior experience, crucial for survival.

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

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How do environmental factors influence traits?

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Environmental factors can affect the expression of traits, such as nutrition impacting height.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5