Heredity

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What is heredity?

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

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or height.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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An example of an inherited trait is having curly hair like one of your parents.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience or teaching.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that is not inherited but developed through environmental influences or experiences.

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Can personality be inherited?

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Personality is influenced by both genetics and environment, but it is not solely inherited.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is expressed even if only one parent contributes the gene.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a genetic trait that is expressed only when both parents contribute the gene.

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What role do genes play in heredity?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information from parents to offspring, determining traits.

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