Inheritance and Traits Chapter 3 Review

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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 factors can determine a trait?

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Traits can be determined by inheritance and environmental factors.

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How does the environment affect inherited traits?

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The environment can influence how traits are expressed, such as how a plant grows in sunlight versus shade.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height.

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Can traits be changed?

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Yes, some traits can change due to environmental influences, like a chameleon changing color.

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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 the color of a person's eyes.

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What is the role of investigations in science?

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Investigations help scientists gather data and answer questions about the natural world.

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What is an example of an investigation?

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An example of an investigation is conducting an experiment to see how plants grow under different light conditions.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is a characteristic of organisms?

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Characteristics of organisms include traits like size, shape, color, and behavior.

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