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Genes and Traits Introduction
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Genes and Traits Introduction
🧬 Part 1: Understanding Genes and Traits
1. What is a trait?
A unit of heredity found on DNA
A characteristic or feature that can be inherited
A type of cell in the body
A chemical found in food
2. What is a gene?
A characteristic you can see in an organism
A unit of heredity found on DNA that influences traits
A type of protein in muscles
The color of an animal's fur
3. Which of the following are examples of inherited traits? (Check all that apply)
Eye color
Flower color in plants
A scar from an injury
Height
A learned skill like playing piano
Fur pattern in animals
4. DNA is best described as:
A short molecule that stores energy
A long molecule that stores genetic instructions
A type of vitamin
A part of the digestive system
✏️ Part 2: Connecting Genes to Traits
5. Complete the sentence: Genes are segments of __________ that control __________.
Genes are segments of _____________ that control _____________.
6. Explain in your own words how genes and traits are related.
7. Give two examples of traits you might have inherited from your parents.
Example 1: _________________________________
Example 2: _________________________________
8. Why do you think children often look similar to their parents? Use the words "genes" and "traits" in your answer.
🔬 Part 3: Think Like a Scientist
9. If a gene that controls flower color in a plant were to change (mutate), what might happen to the flower?
10. Draw and label a simple diagram showing how DNA, genes, and traits are connected. Include arrows to show the relationships.
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