Unit 4- Heredity: Inheritance & Variations of Traits

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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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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics of living things that can be inherited.

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What does it mean for a trait to be inherited?

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An inherited trait is one that is passed down from parents to their offspring.

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What is the difference between a dominant trait and a recessive trait?

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A dominant trait is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while a recessive trait is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a genetic trait?

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A genetic trait is a characteristic that is determined by the genes inherited from parents.

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What is an environmental trait?

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An environmental trait is a characteristic that is influenced by the environment rather than genetics.

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Can you give an example of a learned behavior?

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An example of a learned behavior is a dog learning to sit on command.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that an organism is born with and does not need to learn.

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How do environmental factors affect traits?

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Environmental factors can influence the growth, development, and behavior of organisms, leading to variations in traits.

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What is variation in traits?

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Variation in traits refers to the differences in characteristics among individuals of the same species.