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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What type of factors influence the weight of strawberry plants grown with different fertilizers?

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Environmental factors

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True or False: Both genetics and environment contribute to who you are.

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True

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method birds use to attract a mate: Singing, Dancing, Bright feathers, or Flying?

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Flying

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Which trait can be influenced by the environment: Eye color, Length of big toe, Type of earlobe, or Body weight?

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Body weight

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Define genetics.

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Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What are environmental factors?

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Environmental factors are external influences that can affect an organism's development and behavior.

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Give an example of a trait influenced by genetics.

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Eye color is an example of a trait influenced by genetics.

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Give an example of a trait influenced by environmental factors.

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Body weight can be influenced by environmental factors such as diet and exercise.

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What is the role of heredity in genetics?

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