Inherited Traits/Heredity Review

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What is a gene?

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A section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a trait.

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring through genes.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is not inherited but learned or developed due to environment or experience.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that is acquired through experience or training.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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A behavior that is natural and does not require learning or experience.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

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What role do genes play in heredity?

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Genes carry the information that determines inherited traits.

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What is variation in a population?

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Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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How can environment affect traits?

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Environmental factors can influence the expression of certain traits, such as size or color.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.