Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits (characteristics) from parents to their offspring (children).

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism, such as color, size, and shape.

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Can behaviors be inherited?

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No, behaviors like speaking a language are learned, not inherited.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is the color of their fur or feathers.

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What does it mean to inherit a trait?

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To inherit a trait means to receive that trait from one's parents through genes.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring and determines specific traits.

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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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Why do baby animals often look like their parents?

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Baby animals often look like their parents because they inherit traits from them.

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What is an example of a trait that cannot be inherited?

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Playing a musical instrument is an example of a trait that cannot be inherited.

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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.