QQ Q ( genetic (adjective) ge-net-ic jo-ne-tik relating to genes or heredity "A lot of diseases are caused by a genetic error that gets passed down in reproductive cells." Read the definition and the quote. Then, drag each synonym of the word genetic into the correct category on the chart. Synonym(s) acquired learned hereditary altered inherited environmental

**Step 1. Understand the Definition** The definition of *genetic* is “relating to genes or heredity,” meaning it refers to characteristics passed down from parents to their offspring. **Step 2. Identify the Synonyms** The synonyms provided are: - acquired - learned - hereditary - altered - inherited - environmental **Step 3. Determine Which Synonyms Match "Genetic"** A synonym for *genetic* should imply something that is passed down or has to do with heredity. - The words \( \text{hereditary} \) and \( \text{inherited} \) both indicate that something is derived from one's genetic material. **Step 4. Categorize the Remaining Synonyms** The remaining words do not imply being passed down by genes: - \( \text{acquired} \) - \( \text{learned} \) - \( \text{altered} \) - \( \text{environmental} \) These words refer to characteristics or changes that are obtained later in life or come from outside influences rather than from genetic inheritance. **Step 5. Fill in the Chart** | Category | Synonym(s) | |-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | **Relating to genes or heredity (Genetic)** | \( \text{hereditary},\ \text{inherited} \) | | **Not related to genes or heredity** | \( \text{acquired},\ \text{learned},\ \text{altered},\ \text{environmental} \) | Thus, the synonyms \( \text{hereditary} \) and \( \text{inherited} \) belong in the “Relating to genes or heredity” category, while \( \text{acquired} \), \( \text{learned} \), \( \text{altered} \), and \( \text{environmental} \) belong in the “Not related to genes or heredity” category.