Inherited Traits and Adaptations

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What do hummingbirds most likely eat based on their beak structure?

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Hummingbirds most likely eat flower nectar.

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If Emily has brown hair, what can we infer about her?

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Emily most likely has a parent with brown hair.

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What is an action that increases survival called?

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This is called a behavioral adaptation.

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What are examples of traits?

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Eye color, hair color, and having freckles are examples of traits.

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What are traits determined by?

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Traits are determined by genes.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that determines a specific trait.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

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What is a functional adaptation?

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A functional adaptation is a biological process that helps an organism survive.