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Why did the fruit from the three orange trees taste different from each other?
Why did the fruit from the three orange trees taste different from each other?
- Because Sarah watered each tree with a different type of fertilizer.
- Due to random mutations in the trees' DNA.
- Because the trees inherited different traits from the original orange. (correct)
- Because the trees were grown in different soil compositions.
Why did Sarah expect the oranges from all three trees to taste like 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. (correct)
- Because genetic variation never occurs in offspring plants.
- Because all offspring inherit identical DNA from the parent plant.
- Because all traits are determined by environmental factors.
What is the main reason for the bitter taste of the fruit from the second tree?
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. (correct)
- A lack of water during fruit development.
- Cross-pollination with a lemon tree.
- Natural variation in gene expression.
How do mutations play a role in the taste differences among the three trees?
How do mutations play a role in the taste differences among the three trees?
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What is the significance of genetic variation among orange trees?
What is the significance of genetic variation among orange trees?
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How does the concept of inheritance relate to the taste differences observed in the orange trees?
How does the concept of inheritance relate to the taste differences observed in the orange trees?
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What role does DNA play in determining fruit taste?
What role does DNA play in determining fruit taste?
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