Science

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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 characteristics.

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Who passes traits to offspring?

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Parents pass traits to their offspring.

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What is a physical trait of an alligator?

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Scales are a physical trait that describes an alligator.

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What does it mean when animals are closely related?

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It means they share a common ancestor and have similar traits.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is a trait?

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

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

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Can traits vary within a species?

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Yes, traits can vary within a species due to genetic differences.

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What is an example of a physical trait?

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An example of a physical trait is the color of a flower.

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What is the role of DNA in traits?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits.