Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits

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1.
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What is an inherited trait?
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A characteristic passed from parent to offspring, such as hair color or eye color.
2.
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What is an acquired trait?
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A characteristic that is learned or developed through experience, such as speaking a language or riding a bike.
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Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Genetics'?
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Gregor Mendel, who studied how traits are passed from one generation to the next.
4.
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How many chromosomes do humans have in each cell?
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Humans have 46 chromosomes, which are organized into 23 pairs.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
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The nucleus contains chromosomes, genes, and DNA, and controls the cell's activities.
6.
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What are dominant traits?
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Traits that are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.
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What are recessive traits?
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Traits that are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.
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