Inheritance and Traits Unit 3 Reivew

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What is an example of a group of animals working together to survive?

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A pack of lions hunting a zebra.

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What are observations or measurements recorded in an investigation called?

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Data.

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In a scenario where two gorilla brothers are separated, one in a zoo and one in the wild, which gorilla is likely to be bigger after many years?

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The gorilla living in the wild.

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What term describes the observable characteristics or features of an organism?

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Traits.

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What do scientists do when they explain their findings after studying organisms like fruit flies?

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They explain.

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What is the term for the genetic characteristics passed from parents to offspring?

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Inheritance.

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How do traits influence the survival of a species in a given environment?

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Traits can provide advantages or disadvantages that affect an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

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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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What is the significance of studying model organisms like fruit flies in genetics?

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They help scientists understand fundamental biological processes and genetic principles that can apply to other organisms.

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What is natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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