Basic Genetics and Heredity

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What is a trait?

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A trait is something that a young receives from their parents, such as eye color or hair color.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing down of traits from parent to young/child.

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What is an ancestor?

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An ancestor is a living thing from the past that is related to a living thing alive today.

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What is a breed?

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A breed is a type of particular plant or animal that has similar characteristics to one another.

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What is a species?

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A species is a type of living organism that can breed with others of the same type.

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What does domestic mean?

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Domestic means to be used to living with humans, or tamed.

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Are traits like physical strength inherited from the father?

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No, traits like physical strength are NOT inherited from the father.

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Do flamingos grow longer legs because they want to eat more fish?

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No, flamingos do NOT grow longer legs because they want to eat more fish.