12/9 BR

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What are inherited traits?

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

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What kind of plant did Gregor Mendel study?

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Gregor Mendel studied pea plants.

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Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color is an example of an inherited trait.

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Who is Gregor Mendel?

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Gregor Mendel is the father of modern genetics.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein or trait.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed through environmental influences.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is expressed even when only one copy of the gene is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a genetic trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.

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What is the purpose of a Punnett square?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene.