Genetics

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What is an inherited trait?

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

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is something an organism does as a result of its environment or how it has been taught.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a physical feature an organism develops in its lifetime due to an experience.

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How do puppies inherit traits from their parents?

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Puppies inherit traits from both the father dog and the mother dog.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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

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Can eye color change over time?

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Eye color is generally an inherited trait and does not change, but it can appear different due to lighting or health.

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What role do genes play in determining traits?

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Genes carry the information that determines an organism's traits, such as color, size, and shape.

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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An example of a learned behavior is a child learning to ride a bicycle.

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What is an example of an inherited trait?

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An example of an inherited trait is having brown eyes if both parents have brown eyes.