Heredity 5th Grade

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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 inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color, hair type, and height.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in humans?

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Examples of inherited traits in humans include blue eyes, attached earlobes, and curly hair.

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What is a trait influenced by the environment?

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A trait influenced by the environment is a characteristic that is not inherited but developed due to external factors, such as a scar from an injury.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents, while learned behaviors are actions developed through experience and environment.

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Can you name a behavior that is inherited?

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An example of an inherited behavior is a bird building a nest to lay its eggs.

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What is an example of a trait that is NOT inherited?

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Calloused hands are an example of a trait that is not inherited; they develop due to environmental factors.

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What is the role of genes in heredity?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information from parents to offspring, determining traits.

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What is a dominant trait?

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