Inherited Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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A trait that is passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A trait that is not inherited but developed through experience or environment.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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Driving a car.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is hidden or masked by a dominant trait and only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A trait that is expressed or seen when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is heredity?

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The transfer of traits from one generation to another generation.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein or trait.