Lions Class Bell 2 Survey of Traits

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as hair type or the presence of dimples.

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while recessive traits are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, representing the alleles inherited from the parents.

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What does it mean to have free earlobes?

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Free earlobes are earlobes that hang freely and are not attached to the side of the head.

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What does it mean to have attached earlobes?

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Attached earlobes are earlobes that are connected directly to the side of the head without hanging free.

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What is a widow's peak?

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A widow's peak is a V-shaped point in the hairline at the center of the forehead.

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What are smile dimples?

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Smile dimples are small indentations that can appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.

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What is a cleft chin?

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A cleft chin is a chin that has a noticeable indentation or dimple in the center.