Genetic Traits
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Objective
I can define genetic traits and give examples of inherited characteristics.
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Define the term "genetic trait" in your own words.
Give three examples of genetic traits that humans can inherit from their parents.
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Exit ticket
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“Give three examples of genetic traits that a puppy might inherit from its parents. Define "genetic trait" in your own words and provide an example of one. Is a scar from an injury a genetic trait? Explain your answer, based on the definition of a genetic trait.”
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