5.L.3.1 Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What are genes?

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Genes are the basic units of heredity that carry information for traits.

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How do offspring resemble their parents?

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Offspring resemble their parents because they inherit genes from both parents.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits.

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What does it mean to inherit a trait?

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To inherit a trait means to receive that trait from one's parents through genes.

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Can offspring look different from their parents? Why?

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Yes, offspring can look different due to the combination of genes they inherit from both parents.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a trait that will appear in the offspring if at least one parent contributes it.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a trait that will only appear in the offspring if both parents contribute it.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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