Inheritance of Traits

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What is the term for differences among animals or people?

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Variation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What environmental factor negatively impacts a plant's traits?

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Growing in the shade

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What trait was passed from the mom to the puppy in the example?

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Brown fur

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In what way might a puppy resemble its parent?

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Be the same color

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What is a single characteristic of a living thing called?

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Trait

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What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Inheritance

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is the role of genes in inheritance?

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Genes carry the information that determines traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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How can environmental factors influence traits?

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Environmental factors can enhance or inhibit the expression of certain traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down genetically, while acquired traits are developed through interaction with the environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is an example of a trait that can be influenced by both genetics and environment?

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Height in humans.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5