Inherited Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that an organism develops during its lifetime, not passed down from parents.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

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The color of a dog's fur is an inherited trait.

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Give an example of an acquired trait in animals.

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A scar on a cat from an injury is an acquired trait.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, while acquired traits are developed due to environmental factors or experiences.

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What type of plant is moss?

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Moss is a nonvascular plant.

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Why do some plants not have vascular tubes?

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Some plants, like moss, do not have vascular tubes because they are adapted to absorb water directly from their environment.

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What is a characteristic of nonvascular plants?

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Nonvascular plants do not have specialized tissues (vascular tissues) for transporting water and nutrients.

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How can you determine if a trait is inherited or acquired?

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You can determine if a trait is inherited or acquired by asking if it was passed down from parents or developed during the organism's life.

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What is an example of a question to identify the type of trait in bird eggs?

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What type of bird laid these eggs?