5th Grade Heredity Review

Front

Similarities are passed from parents to offspring through ___________

Back

Genes

Front

Which is an example of an acquired trait?

Back

Writing

Front

Inherited traits can include cleft chin, freckles and color blindness. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What trait might Juan have inherited from his parents?

Back

Blue eyes

Front

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

Back

A bear looks for food in the trash.

Front

What are genes?

Back

Genes are units of heredity that are passed from parents to offspring, determining traits.

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children through genes.

Front

What is an acquired trait?

Back

An acquired trait is a characteristic that is not inherited but developed through experience or environment.

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

Back

Eye color is an example of an inherited trait.

Front

Give an example of an acquired trait.

Back

Learning to play a musical instrument is an example of an acquired trait.