Genetics-5th Grade

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is made up of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.

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Why do children resemble their parents?

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Children resemble their parents because they inherit similar DNA from them.

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What does it mean to inherit traits?

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To inherit traits means to receive characteristics from one's parents through their genes.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that determine specific traits or characteristics in an organism.

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What is a trait?

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

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Can a child inherit traits from both parents?

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Yes, a child can inherit traits from both the mother and the father.

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What is the role of the environment in genetics?

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The environment can influence how genes are expressed, but it does not change the genetic information itself.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a characteristic that is expressed even if only one copy of the gene is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a characteristic that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents through genes, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience and environment.