Genetics EOG Practice BCS

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

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

• freckles
• hair style
• eye color
• 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 is an example of an inherited trait?

• 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 food as their parents.

A mother bird has four baby birds. Each baby bird has a pointed beak. What can best be concluded from this information?

• One of the parent birds has a pointed beak.
• Each of the baby birds is a different color.
• The mother bird is larger than the father bird.
• All of the baby birds will like to eat berries.

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

Mark is asked to write a brief description of himself for the school paper. Which characteristic mentioned in his description has Mark most likely inherited from his parents?

• height
• favorite food
• interest in sports
• ability to speak a foreign language

Nancy is the only person in her family who cannot swim. Which best explains why she is different?

• The ability to swim is transferable from one person to another.
• The ability to swim is based on height and weight.
• The ability to swim is inherited.
• The ability to swim is learned.