Genes and Inherited Traits
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the role of genes in chromosomes and how they determine inherited characteristics in offspring.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is heredity, and how does it relate to the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
2. Explain the difference between a gene and an allele, providing an example of each.
3. Describe the significance of Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants in understanding inheritance.
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