Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an organism acquires through experience or practice, like a dog learning to roll over.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in humans?

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Having green eyes and brown hair is an example of an inherited trait.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A dog rolling over for a treat is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed through experience or environment.

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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Rolling your tongue is considered an acquired trait because it can be developed through practice.

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What is heredity's role in genetics?

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Heredity plays a crucial role in genetics as it determines how traits are passed from one generation to the next.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a distinguishing characteristic or quality, often inherited, that can be physical or behavioral.

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What is the term for the offspring of living organisms?

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The term for the offspring of living organisms is 'offspring'.