5.L.3.1 Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What are genes?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information for traits and characteristics.

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How do offspring resemble their parents?

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Offspring resemble their parents because they inherit genes that determine their traits.

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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 offspring have different behaviors than their parents?

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Yes, offspring can have different behaviors than their parents even if they look similar.

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What is an example of a physical trait?

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An example of a physical trait is hair color.

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What is an example of a behavioral trait?

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An example of a behavioral trait is being shy or outgoing.

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Why do siblings often look alike?

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Siblings often look alike because they share genes inherited from their parents.

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What role does the environment play in heredity?

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The environment can influence how traits are expressed, but heredity determines the potential traits.

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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.