Traits and Behaviors

Front

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

color, length of hair, ability to read, type of language spoken.

Back

eye color

Front

Which one is a learned behavior in dogs?

eating, running, barking, shaking hands

Back

shaking hands

Front

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

eye color, language spoken, hair color, 5 fingers

Back

language spoken

Front

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

fur color, rolling over, broken leg,

Back

fur color

Front

Which characteristic did Kaysee most likely inherit from her parents?

freckles, hair length, scar

Back

freckles

Front

Identify the action that is NOT learned.

reading a book, sneezing, using a knife and fork, avoid poison ivy.

Back

sneezing

Front

Rolling your tongue is which type of trait?

acquired or inherited

Back

inherited

Front

Which characteristic of a field mouse is most likely NOT inherited from its parents?

fur color, ear shape, scar on leg

Back

scar on the leg

Front

Why do organisms resemble their parents?

Back

because traits are inherited from parent to offspring

Front

Identify the trait that is NOT acquired.

scar, purple hair, long legs, broken arm

Back

long legs