Module D Unit 2 Lesson 1

It helps explain how species adapt over time.

It is only relevant for plants, not animals.

It does not affect the survival of organisms.

It is unrelated to the concept of evolution.

A learned behavior that helps an organism survive

An inherited trait that improves survival and reproduction

A physical change caused by the environment

A temporary response to external conditions

Eye color

Language spoken

Musical taste

Favorite food

A pairs with T, G pairs with C

A pairs with G, T pairs with C

A pairs with C, G pairs with T

A pairs with T, C pairs with G

Proteins are made up of amino acids.

A triplet of DNA bases codes for a specific amino acid.

Genes carry instructions for making proteins.

Proteins are made up of nucleotides.

Proteins do not affect traits at all.

Proteins only affect physical traits, not chemical traits.

Different versions of proteins can result in different traits.

Proteins only affect traits in plants.

UV radiation

Chemicals in cigarette smoke

Water

Sunlight

It provides energy for cellular processes.

It contains the information that determines traits.

It transports oxygen in the blood.

It breaks down nutrients in the digestive system.