Amplify: Inheritance and Traits

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits or characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring.

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What is environment?

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Environment refers to the surrounding conditions, influences, and factors that affect the growth and development of living organisms.

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How do traits get passed down?

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Traits are passed down through genes, which are inherited from parents.

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Can both inheritance and environment affect an organism?

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Yes, both inheritance and environment can influence an organism's traits and behaviors.

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What is an example of a trait that is inherited?

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An example of an inherited trait is eye color, which is passed from parents to children.

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What is an example of a trait influenced by the environment?

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An example of an environmentally influenced trait is a scar, which can result from an injury.

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How do animals learn behaviors?

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Animals can learn behaviors through experience and observation, which is influenced by their environment.

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What is the role of genes in inheritance?

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Genes carry the information that determines specific traits in an organism.

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How can the environment change an organism's traits?

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The environment can affect traits through factors like nutrition, climate, and habitat.

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What is an example of a trait that is a combination of inheritance and environment?

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Height can be influenced by both inherited genes and environmental factors like nutrition.

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