Amplify: Inheritance and Traits

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What is inheritance?

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

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What are traits?

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

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How do environmental factors affect traits?

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Environmental factors, like climate and food availability, can influence the development of traits in organisms.

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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 through experience or environmental influences.

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Can both inheritance and environment affect an organism's traits?

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Yes, both inheritance and environmental factors can work together to shape an organism's traits.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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An example of an inherited trait is the fur color of a dog, which is passed down from its parents.

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What is an example of an acquired trait in humans?

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An example of an acquired trait is a scar on the skin, which is caused by an injury.

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How do scientists study inheritance?

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Scientists study inheritance by observing traits in different generations of organisms and using experiments.

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What role does DNA play in inheritance?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits and is passed from parents to offspring.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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