Amplify: Inheritance and Traits

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits or 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 eye color, fur pattern, or the ability to sing.

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How do animals inherit traits?

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Animals inherit traits through their genes, which are passed down from their parents.

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What is the environment?

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The environment includes all the external factors that can affect an organism, such as climate, food, and habitat.

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Can traits be influenced by the environment?

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Yes, traits can be influenced by the environment, such as how a plant grows taller in sunlight.

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What is an example of a trait that is inherited?

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An example of an inherited trait is a cat having a specific fur color that is similar to its parents.

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What is an example of a trait influenced by the environment?

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An example of an environmentally influenced trait is a person's skin color getting darker from sun exposure.

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What does it mean when we say both inheritance and environment affect traits?

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It means that some traits are shaped by both the genes inherited from parents and the conditions in which the organism lives.

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What is polydactyly?

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Polydactyly is a genetic trait where an animal, like a cat, has extra toes.

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How do sparrows learn to sing?

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Sparrows learn to sing through a combination of inherited abilities and environmental influences, such as hearing other birds.

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