Amplify: Inheritance and Traits

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits or characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring.

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What are traits?

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Traits are specific characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color, height, or the ability to roll one's tongue.

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How do animals inherit traits?

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Animals inherit traits through their genes, which are passed down from their parents.

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What is the environment?

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The environment includes all the external factors that can influence an organism's development, such as climate, food, and habitat.

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Can traits be influenced by the environment?

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Yes, some traits can be influenced by environmental factors, such as a plant growing taller in sunlight.

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What is an example of a trait that is inherited?

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An example of an inherited trait is a cat having extra toes, known as polydactyly.

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What is an example of a trait influenced by the environment?

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An example of an environmentally influenced trait is a bird learning to sing its song from other birds.

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What is the role of genes in inheritance?

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Genes carry the information that determines specific traits and are passed from parents to offspring.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an organism acquires through experience or interaction with its environment.

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How do vervet monkeys learn different alarm calls?

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Vervet monkeys learn different alarm calls through their environment and social interactions.