Heredity and Genetics

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What is an inherited trait?

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A physical feature that you are born with, passed down from parents to offspring.

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True or False: A trait is a physical feature, part of an organism's outward appearance.

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True

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What is heredity?

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The passing on of traits and behaviors from parents to their offspring.

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What is a behavior?

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Something you do, which can be learned or taught.

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What are recessive genes?

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Genes that are weak and prefer to 'hide' in the presence of dominant genes.

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What are dominant genes?

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Genes that express their traits even when only one copy is present.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What are genes?

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Segments of DNA that determine specific traits in an organism.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical characteristics of an organism, influenced by genetics.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles it carries.