Heredity and Genetics

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What is an inherited trait?

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A physical feature that you are born with, passed down from your parents.

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What is a learned behavior?

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An action you are taught or learn from experience.

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What is a trait?

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A physical feature, part of an organism's outward appearance.

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What is an instinct?

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A natural behavior that an organism is born knowing how to do automatically.

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What is heredity?

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The passing on of traits and behaviors from parents to their offspring.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What are genes?

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Segments of DNA that determine specific traits in an organism.

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What is the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait?

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An inherited trait is passed down from parents, while an acquired trait is learned or developed through experience.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color, hair color, or height.

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Can you give an example of a learned behavior?

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Riding a bike, playing a musical instrument, or speaking a language.