5th Grade Heredity Review

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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 is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

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What is a non-inherited trait?

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A non-inherited trait is a characteristic that is not passed down from parents, such as language spoken or skills learned.

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Can offspring have traits that are not present in either parent?

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Yes, offspring can have traits that are a combination of both parents' traits or mutations.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for the development of a specific trait.

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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 role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines inherited traits.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or behavioral characteristics of an organism, influenced by genetics and environment.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles inherited from the parents.