Traits and heredity

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What is heredity?

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The passing of a trait from a parent to a child.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or property of an organism.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A trait that an animal learns over time.

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What is an offspring?

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A new organism that comes from parents.

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What is a feature?

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Part of an organism that you can see.

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What is an inherited trait?

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A trait that is passed down from parents to their offspring.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed.

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Can you give an example of a trait?

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Eye color is an example of a trait.

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What does it mean to inherit something?

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To receive a trait or characteristic from a parent.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A trait that is expressed even if only one parent passes it on.