5.L.3.1 #1: Schoolnet

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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 are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that carry hereditary information and determine specific traits in an organism.

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Why do siblings often look alike?

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Siblings often look alike because they share many of the same genes inherited from their parents.

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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 influenced by the environment.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is the color of their fur or eyes.

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants or animals for specific traits.

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What traits are often influenced by genetics in plants?

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Traits such as color and shape of the fruit are often influenced by genetics in plants.

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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An example of an acquired trait is a scar that an animal gets from an injury.

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How do environmental factors influence traits?

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Environmental factors can affect traits by altering growth conditions, such as availability of food or climate.

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What is the role of cell division in heredity?

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Cell division is the process by which cells replicate, allowing genetic information to be passed to offspring.