Inheritance and Traits Chapter 3 Review

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What is inheritance?

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Inheritance is the process by which traits are passed from parents to their offspring.

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color, height, or leaf shape.

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What role does the environment play in traits?

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The environment can affect inherited traits by influencing how they are expressed or developed.

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What is an example of a trait influenced by the environment?

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An example is the color of a flower, which can change based on soil type or sunlight.

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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.

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Can you name an inherited trait in humans?

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An example of an inherited trait in humans is blood type.

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What is the importance of investigations in science?

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Investigations help scientists gather data and information to answer questions and test hypotheses.

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What is a scientific investigation?

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A scientific investigation is a process of asking questions, making observations, and conducting experiments to learn more about a topic.

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How do scientists use patterns in their work?

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Scientists use patterns to make predictions and understand relationships in data.

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What is an example of a factor that can influence traits?

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An example of a factor that can influence traits is nutrition, which can affect growth and health.

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