Genetics-5th Grade

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism that can be inherited from parents.

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What does it mean to inherit a trait?

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To inherit a trait means to receive genetic information from one's parents that determines a characteristic.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is expressed in a person even if only one copy of the gene is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a genetic trait that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present.

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What is the role of DNA in genetics?

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DNA carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, and functioning of all living organisms.

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How do parents pass traits to their children?

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Parents pass traits to their children through genes, which are segments of DNA.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines some characteristic of the offspring.

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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 environmental influences.

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Can a child inherit a trait that neither parent has?

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Yes, a child can inherit a trait that neither parent has if both parents carry a recessive gene for that trait.