2nd 9 Weeks Science Test

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What are inherited traits?

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Traits that are passed down from parents to offspring.

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Where are inherited traits found?

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Inherited traits are found in genes.

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What are genes?

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Genes are instructions for the body.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a feature that describes an organism.

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True or false? The north poles of two magnets will attract to each other.

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False. The north poles of two magnets will repel each other.

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What do genes determine?

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Genes determine the inherited traits of an organism.

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Can traits change over an animal's life?

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No, inherited traits are passed down and do not change over an animal's life.

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What is the role of genes in living organisms?

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Genes provide the instructions for growth, development, and functioning.

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What is an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color is an example of an inherited trait.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed during an organism's life.