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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 genes?

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Genes are instructions for making a living thing that are in cells and passed from parents to offspring.

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What does it mean to inherit a trait?

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To inherit a trait means to receive a characteristic from a parent.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism, such as color, size, or shape.

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How do frogs reproduce?

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Frogs reproduce when the adult frog lays eggs.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is brown fur in puppies.

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What is an environmental trait?

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An environmental trait is a characteristic that is influenced by the environment, such as the pink color of flamingos due to the food they eat.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned traits?

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

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Can traits be both inherited and learned?

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Yes, some traits can be a combination of inherited and learned characteristics.

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What is an example of a learned trait?

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An example of a learned trait is a dog learning to sit on command.