Ch1 Inheritance and Traits

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A wildlife biologist is a person who studies _____________.

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plants and animals in the wild

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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A living thing, such as a plant or animal is called an _____________.

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organism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Something that can be observed about an organism, such as color or size is called a _____________.

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trait

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The term for differences among organisms is _____________.

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variation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Organisms have _______ traits.

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observable

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring is called _____________.

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inheritance

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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A group of organisms that can breed and produce offspring is called a _____________.

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species

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The physical appearance of an organism is known as its _____________.

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phenotype

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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The genetic makeup of an organism is known as its _____________.

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genotype

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Traits that are passed down from parents to their young are called _____________.

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inherited traits

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2