Inheritance and Traits Vocabulary Chpts. 1 & 2

Front

What is a group of organisms that are closely related to each other?

Back

species

Front

What do we call observations or measurements recorded in an investigation?

Back

data

Front

What term describes differences among organisms?

Back

variation

Front

What does it mean to use any of the five senses to gather information about something?

Back

observe

Front

What does it mean to try to learn more about something?

Back

investigate

Front

What is the term for a characteristic or feature of an organism?

Back

trait

Front

What do we call a change in a species over time?

Back

evolution

Front

What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

Back

inheritance

Front

What is a specific example of a trait that can be inherited?

Back

eye color

Front

What do we call the variety of different species in a particular area?

Back

biodiversity