NWR GENETICS REVIEW

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or height.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that is learned or developed through experience or environment, such as language or behavior.

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Give an example of a trait that is NOT passed from parent to offspring.

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The length of time a plant lives is not an inherited trait.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed through interaction with the environment.

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What characteristic of a dog is most likely learned from its environment?

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Begging for food is a learned behavior that dogs acquire from their environment.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person or organism.

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What is the role of genes in inheritance?

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Genes are segments of DNA that carry hereditary information and determine specific traits in an organism.

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Can eye color be considered an inherited trait?

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Yes, eye color is an inherited trait that is passed from parents to their children.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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Begging for food is an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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What does it mean if a trait is acquired?

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If a trait is acquired, it means it is developed through experience or environmental influences, not inherited genetically.

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