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Aquired vs. inherited traits

Aquired vs. inherited traits

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Biology

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are acquired traits?

Back

Acquired traits are characteristics that an organism develops during its lifetime due to environmental influences or experiences, such as fears or skills.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are inherited traits?

Back

Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring through genes, such as eye color or height.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant gene?

Back

A dominant gene is a stronger gene that can mask the effect of a recessive gene, leading to traits that are expressed in the offspring.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive gene?

Back

A recessive gene is a weaker gene that can be masked by a dominant gene and only shows its effect when two copies are present.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an acquired trait.

Back

An example of an acquired trait is a person learning to play a musical instrument.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

Back

An example of an inherited trait is a person's height.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a learned behavior?

Back

A learned behavior is a skill or action that an organism acquires through experience or observation, such as birds singing.

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