Heredity & GeneticsTraits: inherited & acquired,

Reproduction: asexual & sexual,Advantages for survival, adaptations

Traits What is an inherited trait?

› Give examples

What is an acquired trait?› Give examples

Traits A trait is a characteristic of a living

things. These traits can either be inherited or acquired.

An inherited trait is a characteristic that is received directly from the parents. It is coded for in the D.N.A.

An acquired trait is a characteristic that is learned or gained by experience or circumstance.

Sexual vs. Asexual reproduction

How many parents are involved in each.

How is the genetic information exchanged?

How varied is the genetic material from parent to offspring?

How do the inherited structural traits of parents compare with their offspring?

What are the advantages of both?

Sexual Reproduction Name organisms that produce sexually:

What cellular process must take place in order for this type of reproduction to be possible?

Asexual Reproduction Name organisms that reproduce

asexually.

What kind of cellular process must take place for this kind of reproduction to occur?

Advantages of Traits Why are certain traits more likely to be

an advantage for the survival of an organism?

Give examples of traits that would provide an advantage in one environment but not in another:

Adaptations Give examples of changes in genetic

traits due to natural influences:

Adaptations Give examples of changes in genetic

traits due to man-made influences:

Structure of organism How does the structure or organs

relate to that organism’s ability to survive in a particular environment?