Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits (characteristics) from parents to their offspring.

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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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What does it mean to inherit a trait?

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To inherit a trait means to receive that characteristic from a parent.

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Can traits be learned?

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No, traits that are inherited are passed down genetically, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is the color of their fur or feathers.

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What is a dominant trait?

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

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a characteristic that is only expressed if both parents pass it on.

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What is the role of genes in heredity?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information for traits from parents to offspring.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical characteristics of an organism, such as height or eye color.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, which determines its traits.

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