7 Questions
Why did the fruit from the three orange trees taste different from each other?
Because the trees inherited different traits from the original orange.
Why did Sarah expect the oranges from all three trees to taste like the original orange?
Because all seeds planted from the same orange result in identical fruit.
What is the main reason for the bitter taste of the fruit from the second tree?
Inheritance of a recessive bitter trait from the original orange.
How do mutations play a role in the taste differences among the three trees?
Mutations can alter gene expression, impacting fruit taste.
What is the significance of genetic variation among orange trees?
Genetic variation allows for natural selection to occur.
How does the concept of inheritance relate to the taste differences observed in the orange trees?
Inheritance involves passing on genetic information that affects traits.
What role does DNA play in determining fruit taste?
DNA carries genetic information that influences fruit traits.
Learn about how organisms inherit physical traits from their parents through the simulation activity. Explore how genes determine an organism's traits and understand that genes are made up of DNA. Discover how offspring can be different from their siblings despite inheriting genes from the same parents.
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