Inheritance and traits

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism, such as color, size, or shape.

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS3-2

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What does it mean for organisms to be related?

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Organisms are considered related if they share common traits and have a similar ancestry.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can reproduce and have similar traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is variation?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What do scientists ask to learn about the natural world?

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Scientists ask questions to understand how the natural world works.

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What is the relationship between traits and related organisms?

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Having many of the same traits can indicate that organisms are more closely related.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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Can there be many species within a type of organism?

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Yes, within a type of organism, there can be many species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What are similarities?

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Similarities are traits that are alike among different organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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What is the importance of studying organisms?

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Studying organisms helps us understand biodiversity and the relationships between different species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is an example of a trait?

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An example of a trait is the color of a flower or the shape of a leaf.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4