Traits and Adaptations Flashcard

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What are traits?

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

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are changes in an organism that help it survive in its environment.

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Why do different species have different traits?

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Different species have different traits because they have adapted to their specific environments and ways of life.

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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 is a gene?

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A gene is a unit of heredity that determines a specific trait in an organism.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed during an organism's life.

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Can siblings look different from each other?

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Yes, siblings can look different because they inherit different combinations of genes from their parents.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in humans?

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An example of an inherited trait in humans is eye color.

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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An example of an acquired trait is the ability to play a musical instrument.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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Adaptations help animals survive by allowing them to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce in their environment.