Inheritance & Traits Ch 1 Flashcard

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What is a trait?

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A trait is something that can be observed about an organism, like its color or size.

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What is a variation?

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A variation is a difference in a trait among individuals of the same species.

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What does the word species mean?

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A species is a group of organisms that are closely related to each other.

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Why do some birds look similar?

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Some birds look similar because they have many traits in common.

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What is an example of a trait in animals?

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An example of a trait in animals is fur color.

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What is an example of variation in plants?

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An example of variation in plants is the height of sunflowers.

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How can we tell if two animals are closely related?

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We can tell if two animals are closely related by looking at their traits.

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What is the difference between a trait and a variation?

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A trait is an observable characteristic, while a variation is a difference in that trait.

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Is the length of a tail a trait or a variation?

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The length of a tail is a variation.

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Can two animals of the same species have different traits?

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Yes, two animals of the same species can have different traits.