7.14A Ninja Quest

Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________

• predators to prey
• water to rain
• parents to offspring
• fungi to protists

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___________________________ is the study of how traits are passed on, or inherited.

• dominant traits
• ratio
• phenotype
• genetics

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If a child has red hair, they inherited a certain _______________ from their parents.

• ratio
• trait
• probability
• sex chromosome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Offspring receives two sets of _____________ (one from each parent)

• blue jeans
• genes
• machines
• pedigree

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

True or False:  Sex Chromosomes carry genes that determine the skin color and hair color of a child.

• True
• False

When humans breed purebred dogs to look a certain way and have traits that they like, this is an example of ___________________________

• Probably Breeding
• Sectional Breeding
• Selective Breeding
• Suspended Breeding

He is known as the father of modern day genetics.

• Gregory Mendel
• Greg Mendel
• Gregor Mendel
• Grace Mendel

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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How does your DNA compare to your parents DNA

• It is identical to your mothers.
• It is identical to your fathers.
• It is similar to both parents but not identical
• It does not have anything in common with either of them

Magda is a tall, 11 year old drummer. She has a scar on her right cheek. She is good at swimming. Which of her traits did Magda most likely inherit?

• height
• the scar
• ability to swim
• ability to play drums

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• obedience to commands
• food brand preferences
• affection for a specific home

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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