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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that have many similar traits.

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What does variation mean?

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Differences in traits among organisms.

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What is a trait?

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An observable characteristic like fur color or size.

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What does it mean to inherit?

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To receive traits or characteristics from parents.

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How are organisms that share many traits related?

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They are more closely related.

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What is an example of a trait?

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Fur color, eye color, or ear shape.

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What do offspring inherit from their parents?

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Different instructions that result in different traits.

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Why do offspring from the same parents look different?

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Because they inherit different combinations of traits.

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What is the relationship between traits and genes?

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Genes are the units of heredity that determine traits.

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Can two organisms of the same species have different traits?

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Yes, due to variation.

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