Question

during its life, an organism grows in size and develops many traits. for example, a plant growing from a seed develops roots, leaves, and other parts. these parts may grow in size or change shape over the course of the plants life. an organisms growth and development are always influenced by its genes and by its environment.
match each description to the correct term.
the set of conditions that an organism is exposed to
the hereditary material inside an organisms cells
genes
environment
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Explanation:

• The first description "the set of conditions that an organism is exposed to" clearly refers to the "environment" as it encompasses all external factors surrounding an organism.
• The second description "the hereditary material inside an organism's cells" is the definition of "genes" which carry genetic information.

Answer:

• "the set of conditions that an organism is exposed to" → environment
• "the hereditary material inside an organism's cells" → genes