MP 2 Science Mid Unit Test

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What are genes?

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Genes are the instructions for the inherited traits passed down from parents to offspring.

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True or False: Genes are passed down from your sister.

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False

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Which two organisms are more closely related: orange butterfly and blue butterfly plant, or orange butterfly and blue butterfly?

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Orange butterfly and blue butterfly are more closely related.

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Why can't students make a graph about favorite foods?

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Because favorite foods are an opinion and cannot be measured.

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What is an example of a trait that can be graphed?

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Eye color, height, and ear shape are examples of traits that can be graphed.

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What is a trait that would NOT be graphed by students?

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Favorite food.

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What is the purpose of a graph in science?

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To visually represent data and show relationships between different variables.

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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 offspring.

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Can you measure opinions?

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No, opinions cannot be measured as they are subjective.

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What is the relationship between genes and traits?

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Genes determine the traits that an organism will inherit.