Lions Class Bell 3 Survey of Traits

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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. They are a genetic trait.

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What is a cleft chin?

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A cleft chin is a chin that has a noticeable indentation in the center, often referred to as a 'dimpled chin'. It is a genetic trait.

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What are the two main types of hair texture?

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The two main types of hair texture are curly hair and straight hair. Hair texture is determined by genetics.

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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. It is a genetic trait.

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What does it mean to have hair on your fingers?

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Having hair on your fingers refers to the presence of fine hair (vellus hair) on the skin of the fingers. This trait can vary among individuals.

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What is the role of genetics in determining physical traits?

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Genetics plays a crucial role in determining physical traits, as traits are inherited from parents through genes.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, which can be physical (like hair color) or behavioral (like temperament).

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How can traits be classified?

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Traits can be classified as dominant or recessive, depending on how they are inherited from parents.

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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 phenotype?

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Phenotype refers to the observable physical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.