Inheritance and Traits Test - Amplify Grade 3

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What is variation?

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Differences among animals or people.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What does inherited mean?

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Passed on from parents to offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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Riding a bike.

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What trait was passed from the mom to the puppy?

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Brown fur.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is a trait?

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Something that can be observed about an organism, such as color or size.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is a characteristic?

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A feature or quality that helps to identify, describe, or distinguish an organism.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A trait that is expressed even if only one copy of the gene is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present.