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What is heredity also known as?
What is heredity also known as?
- Phenotype
- Inheritance (correct)
- Genetics
- Natural selection
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
- Heredity
- Phenotype
- Genotype (correct)
- Natural selection
What is an example of an inherited characteristic in humans?
What is an example of an inherited characteristic in humans?
- Suntanned skin
- Behavior
- Eye color (correct)
- Inherited traits
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
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What controls inherited traits?
What controls inherited traits?
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What is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring known as?
What is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring known as?
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What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?
What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?
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What controls inherited traits?
What controls inherited traits?
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What is the study of heredity in biology known as?
What is the study of heredity in biology known as?
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What causes species to evolve according to the text?
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
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Study Notes
Heredity
- Heredity is also known as inheritance.
- The complete set of genes within an organism's genome is called the genome.
- An example of an inherited characteristic in humans is blue eyes.
Genetics
- The passing on of traits from parents to their offspring is known as inheritance.
- The complete set of observable traits of an organism is called the phenotype.
- Inherited traits are controlled by genes.
- The study of heredity in biology is known as genetics.
Evolution
- Species evolve due to changes in their genes and the environment.
- Over time, these changes can lead to the formation of new species.
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