Heredity And Genetics

Question 1

Traits

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Heredity

Answer 2

The passing of these traits is known as heredity

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 Behavior are not inherited from our parents. ex: teaching a dog to sit and shake.

Question 5

Dominant

Answer 5

Traits that show up more often are called dominant traits

Question 6

Recessive

Answer 6

Traits that show up less often are called recessive traits

Question 7

Genotype

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Phenotype

Answer 8

A physical characteristic that is passed from parents to the offspring is called phenotype what you look like. ex: hair color, eye color, dimples

Question 9

Instincts

Answer 9

Inherited behaviors

Question 10

Inherited traits

Answer 10

Characteristics passed down from parents to offspring