Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
Organisms are ??? to their parents but not exactly the same as either parent
A
similar
2
Q
Organisms inherit ??? of their genes from their mother and ??? from their father
A
half, half
3
Q
Some traits are ???, or passed down through genes. Examples: hair color, eye color, height, dimples, and freckles.
A
inherited
4
Q
Many traits and behaviors are NOT inherited. They are ??? or ??? (acquired). Examples: hair style, language, ability to play sports or instruments, foods you like, etc.
A
learned, experienced
5
Q
Inherited traits are passed down from parent to offspring through ???, which are made up of DNA
A
genes
6
Q
Off spring are similar to their parent because they inherit ???, but also because they ??? from their parents and have the same experiences.
A
genes, learn
