Homework 12 - IAT - Due 12/9

Front

What is a gene?

Back

Instructions for making a living thing that are in cells and passed from parents to offspring.

Front

Why does Wolf 44 weigh more than his parents?

Back

Because Wolf 44 has more food in his environment.

Front

What is true about organisms' traits?

Back

Some traits result from their environment and some traits are inherited from their parents.

Front

What influences a wolf's hunting style?

Back

Environment.

Front

What is true about traits?

Back

Some traits result from both inheritance and interaction with the environment.

Front

What are inherited traits?

Back

Traits that are passed down from parents to offspring.

Front

What are environmental traits?

Back

Traits that are influenced by the surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives.

Front

Can traits be both inherited and influenced by the environment?

Back

Yes, some traits can result from both inheritance and environmental factors.

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

Back

Eye color.

Front

Give an example of an environmental trait.

Back

A plant's height based on sunlight exposure.