Introduction to Traits

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Traits of living things help them to _________.

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survive

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Features of a living thing are called _________.

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traits

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What do scientists call the babies of animals?

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offspring

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People have _____ that make them look different from each other.

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traits

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Animals look similar to but not ________ like their parents.

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exactly

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of a living thing.

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Can traits be inherited?

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Yes, traits can be passed from parents to offspring.

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Give an example of a trait in humans.

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Eye color.

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What is the opposite of inherited traits?

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Acquired traits.

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What do we call the physical characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype.