Question

vocab cards
write a sentence or example for each of these words.
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acquire
characteristic
dna
environment
gene
heredity
inherit
nature
nurture
trait
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Explanation:

Each sentence uses the vocabulary word in a clear, contextually accurate way tied to the concept of genetics and development.

Answer:

1. acquire: I can acquire new gardening skills by watching my neighbor tend to their plants.
2. gene: A single gene determines the color of a pea plant's flowers in Mendel's experiments.
3. nurture: Parents nurture their child's love of reading by reading bedtime stories every night.
4. characteristic: One key characteristic of oak trees is their broad, lobed leaves.
5. heredity: Heredity explains why I have the same curly hair as my mother.
6. trait: My blue eyes are a genetic trait passed down from my grandmother.
7. DNA: DNA contains all the genetic instructions that make each living thing unique.
8. inherit: I inherit my father's ability to roll my tongue, a dominant genetic trait.
9. environment: A dry, sunny environment is ideal for growing cacti and other succulents.
10. nature: Some scientists argue that a person's temperament is shaped more by nature than upbringing.