Inheritance and Traits

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits are passed from parents to their offspring.

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism, such as color, size, or shape.

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What does it mean for organisms to be related?

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Organisms are considered related if they share common traits and have a common ancestor.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can reproduce and have similar characteristics.

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What is evidence in science?

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Evidence is information that supports an answer to a question or a hypothesis.

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What is variation?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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Why are traits important in understanding inheritance?

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Traits help scientists understand how characteristics are passed down through generations.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is an early organism from which different species have evolved.

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What is the role of DNA in inheritance?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits.

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