Heredity And Genetics

Question 1

Trait

Answer 1

A trait is a quality or a characteristic of a living thing.

Question 2

Inherited Traits

Answer 2

A physical characteristic that is passed from parents to the offspring is called inherited traits.

Question 3

Genes

Answer 3

Genes are a tiny part of a cell that hold DNA which contains our inherited traits.

Question 4

Learned Behaviors

Answer 4

Learned Behaviors are not inherited from our parents.

Question 5

Instincts

Answer 5

Inherited Behaviors are called Instincts.

Question 6

Heredity

Answer 6

The passing of these traits is known as heredity.

Question 7

Dominant

Answer 7

Traits that show up more often are called dominant traits

Question 8

Recessive

Answer 8

Traits that show up less often are called recessive traits.

Question 9

Genotype

Answer 9

The genotype is the actual genetic make up of an individual, what is in the genes.

Question 10

Phenotype

Answer 10

A physical characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring is called phenotype.