Inherited and Acquired Traits

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A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents

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inherited trait

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What is an acquired trait?

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a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime

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Are acquired physical traits passed down from parents to offspring?

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no

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Which is an inherited physical trait? Options: a girl has brown eyes, a girl has a bruise on her arm, a boy has straight teeth from braces, a child has a scar on her leg

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a girl has brown eyes

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An inherited physical trait is

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a characteristic a living thing gets from its parents.

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A dog has black fur with brown spots, a good sense of smell, a chipped tooth, and four legs. Which of these characteristics is an acquired physical trait?

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chipped tooth

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Freckles are an _____________.

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inherited trait

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earlobe attachment

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Inherited trait

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Dyed purple hair

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acquired trait

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Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents? Options: fur color and pattern, obedience to commands, food brand preference, affection for a specific home

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fur color and pattern