Inheritance and Variations

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits or characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring.

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What is a variation?

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A variation is a difference in traits among individuals of the same species.

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What do we call the young form of a frog?

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Tadpole.

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What do we call a young plant that has grown from a seed?

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Seedling.

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What is the adult form of a frog called?

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Adult frog.

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What is the first stage in the life cycle of a frog?

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Egg.

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What is the process called when a tadpole transforms into a frog?

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Metamorphosis.

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How do offspring resemble their parents?

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Offspring inherit traits from their parents, which can include physical characteristics and behaviors.

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What is a life cycle?

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A life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from birth to adulthood.

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What is the difference between a seed and a seedling?

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A seed is the initial stage of a plant that can grow into a new plant, while a seedling is a young plant that has developed from a seed.

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