Inheritance and traits

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information that supports an answer to a question.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What are observable traits?

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Observable traits are characteristics of organisms that can be seen or measured.

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS3-1

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What does it mean for organisms to be related?

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Organisms are related if they share common traits or characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What do scientists ask about the natural world?

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Scientists ask questions about how the natural world works and what it is like.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What can many of the same traits indicate?

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Having many of the same traits can mean that organisms are more closely related.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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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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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is variation in traits?

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Variation in traits refers to the differences in characteristics among individuals of the same species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can reproduce and have similar traits.

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What is the importance of observable traits in science?

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Observable traits help scientists identify and classify organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is a group of closely related species called?

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A group of closely related species is called a genus.