Study Guide for Genetics/Evolution Test

Which of the following characteristics can be inherited?

• penmanship
• playing the clarinet
• straight hair
• painted fingernails

Peggy and her mother both have red curly hair and love to listen to country music. Peggy can play the guitar but her mom can't. What explains the difference between Peggy and her mom?

• Red hair and curly hair are learned behaviors.
• Red hair and curly hair are both inherited traits.
• Playing the guitar is an inherited trait.

The mama bear and her three offspring all have dark brown fur. What is the reason for the similarity between the offspring and the parent?

• They all live in the same den.
• They all eat the same food.
• Offspring receive genes from their parents.

Sarah and Chris both have a widow's peak, like their father. Sarah has blue eyes like her mother and Chris has brown eyes like his father. What explains the similarities and differences?

• Children inherit characteristics only from their mothers.
• Children inherit characteristics only from their fathers.
• Children inherit some characteristics by both parents.

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

• A dog with a curly tail.
• A dog barking at the doorbell.
• A dog running to the door when it hears the garage opening.
• A dog sitting when the owner snaps his fingers and points down.

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• Freckles
• Left-handedness
• A cat using a litter box
• Height

What best explains why children resemble thier parents?

• They live in the same house.
• They have similar DNA.
• They eat the same food.
• They have the same interest.

Asexual Reproduction results in an offspring that is genetically identical to the parent.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which trait did the plant likely inherit from its parent?

• Size of leaf
• Leaning towards the sun

Which trait is likely inherited from its parent?

• shape of ears
• language
• food choices