Inheritance and Traits Unit Assessment

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What is inheritance?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What are traits?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is a genetic trait?

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A genetic trait is a characteristic that is inherited from parents through genes.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that is not inherited but developed due to environmental influences or experiences.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What role does the environment play in determining traits?

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The environment can influence traits by affecting how genes are expressed, such as through diet, climate, and habitat.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Can traits be both inherited and influenced by the environment?

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Yes, many traits are influenced by both genetic inheritance and environmental factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is an example of a genetic trait?

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An example of a genetic trait is the color of a wolf's fur.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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An example of an acquired trait is a scar from an injury.

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How do parents pass traits to their offspring?

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Parents pass traits to their offspring through genes, which are segments of DNA.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is the difference between inherited traits and environmental traits?

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Inherited traits come from genes, while environmental traits are influenced by surroundings and experiences.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5