Genetics vs. Environmental Factors. Review

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What is the primary cause of eye color?

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Genetics

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Which trait can be influenced by environmental factors?

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Body weight

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What factors determine the growth of yarrow plants with different genes?

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Both genetic and environmental factors

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If two tomato plants receive the same care but one grows taller, what is the likely cause?

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Genetics of the plant

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What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific trait called?

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Gene

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What are the two main influences on an organism's traits?

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Genetics and environmental factors

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How do environmental factors affect traits?

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They can influence the expression of genetic traits, such as body weight or height.

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What is the role of genes in determining traits?

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Genes provide the instructions for building proteins that influence traits.

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Can environmental factors change genetic traits?

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Yes, environmental factors can affect how genes are expressed.

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What is an example of a trait that is primarily determined by genetics?

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Eye color