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Heredity
S5L2. O/E/C information that some characteristics are inherited & others are not
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| characteristic | a distinguishing quality |
| organisms | a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently |
| heredity | the total of inherited attributes; the biological process where genetic factors are transferred from one generation to the next |
| inherited | received by genetic transmission |
| acquired | gotten through environmental forces |
| behavior | manner of acting or controlling yourself |
| instinct | inborn pattern of behavior in responsive to specific situations |
| learn | gain knowledge or skills |