Medlin Heredity and Genetics Review (5.L.3)

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What is heredity?

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

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that determine specific traits in an organism.

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What is a trait?

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

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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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An example of an inherited trait is having dimples.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an organism acquires through experience, like riding a bike.

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How do environmental factors influence traits?

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Environmental factors can affect how traits are expressed, such as a bird's beak shape adapting to its food source.

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What is variation in genetics?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or behavioral characteristics of an organism.