5th Grade Heredity Review

5th Grade Heredity Review

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-inherited trait?

Back

A non-inherited trait is a characteristic that is not passed down from parents, such as language spoken or skills learned.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can offspring have traits that are not present in either parent?

Back

Yes, offspring can have traits that are a combination of both parents' traits or mutations.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for the development of a specific trait.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant trait?

Back

A dominant trait is a trait that will appear in the offspring if at least one parent contributes it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive trait?

Back

A recessive trait is a trait that will only appear in the offspring if both parents contribute it.

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