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1
Q

Trait

A

Is a quality or a characteristic of a living thing

2
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Genes

A

Are a tiny part of a cell that holds DNA which contains our inherited traits

3
Q

Inherited Trait

A

Physical characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring

4
Q

Heredity

A

Passing of traits from parents to offspring

5
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Instincts

A

Behaviors you inherit

6
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Learned Behaviors

A

Behaviors that are not inherited

7
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Genotype

A

What is in genes

8
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Phenotype

A

Physical appearance

9
Q

Dominate

A

Traits that show up more often

10
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Recessive

A

Traits that show up less often