EOG REVIEW: Genetics&Heredity

Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?

• his scar on his right cheek
• his height
• his intelligence
• his ability to play the drums

Which characteristic would a child NOT inherit from one or both of its parents?

• freckles
• eye color
• hair style
• dimples

A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation?

• The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they
  grow.
• The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.
• The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.
• The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.

Which are examples of inherited traits?

• specific beliefs
• fingerprints
• memories
• nose shape

Which best explains why children resemble their parents?

• They eat the same foods.
• They have similar DNA.
• They speak the same language
• They have the same interests.

Why do dogs have most of the characteristics of their parents?

• They inherit them from their parents.
• They live in the same habitats as their parents.
• They learn them by observing their parents.
• They eat the same foods as their parents.

Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?

• its color
• its length of ears
• its food preference
• its ability to see in the dark

Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents?

• shape of earlobes
• musical ability
• personality
• dislike of certain foods