5th Grade MYF Spiral Review

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

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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 their children, such as eye color or hair color.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action or reaction that an individual acquires through experience or observation, such as riding a bike.

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What distinguishes mammals from reptiles?

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Mammals give live birth and have fur or hair, while reptiles lay eggs and have scales.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that fit together like a puzzle and move over the mantle.

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What is a pathogen?

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A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease, such as bacteria or viruses.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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White blood cells help the body fight infections and diseases.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are smaller and require a host to reproduce, while bacteria can live independently and reproduce on their own.

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What is the role of the sun in the ecosystem?

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The sun provides energy for plants to grow through photosynthesis, which is the foundation of the food chain.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.