Inheritance & Traits Ch 1 Flashcard

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What does the word species mean?

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A group of organisms that are closely related to each other.

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True or False: All organisms are related, but some are more closely related than others.

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True

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What makes species closely related to each other?

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They all have many similar traits in common.

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Which trait is being described by the variation shown below in the cats?

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Fur marking.

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Would the length of an organism's tail be considered a trait or a variation?

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Variation.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism.

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What is variation?

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Differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

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Give an example of a trait in animals.

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Fur color.

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What is the importance of traits in species?

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Traits help in identifying and classifying organisms.

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What is a common trait among cats?

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Fur.