Unit 2 Assessment -Ch. 2

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic of a living thing.

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Where do our traits come from?

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We inherit our genes and traits from both parents.

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Why do the offspring in this fly family look different from one another?

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The offspring inherited different instructions from their fly parents, making them have different traits.

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What do scientists look for to help identify whether a trait is inherited or a result of the environment?

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Patterns.

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What is inheritance?

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The process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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What are genes?

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Genes are the instructions that determine traits.

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Can traits be influenced by the environment?

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Yes, traits can be affected by environmental factors.

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What is an example of a trait?

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Eye color, height, or leaf shape in plants.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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

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What is a characteristic?

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A feature or quality that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe something.