Heredity and Genetics (5th grade)

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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 basic units of heredity that carry information for traits.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a characteristic that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a characteristic that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a Punnett Square?

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A Punnett Square is a tool used to predict the probability of certain traits being inherited.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an individual acquires through experience or teaching.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics, while learned behaviors are acquired through interaction with the environment.

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What is an example of a physical trait?

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An example of a physical trait is eye color.

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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An example of a learned behavior is riding a bicycle.