Trait Variations

What would be a parents offspring?

• their bed
• their pets
• their children
• their husband

Which is NOT a true statement about offspring?

• Maple trees have maple tree offspring
• Snakes have worm offspring
• Alligators have alligator offspring
• Lobsters have lobster offspring

A genetic trait is...

• a characteristic you develop in your life
• a characteristic you inherit from your parents

Which of the following is a genetic trait?

• a horse is groomed to have a braided mane (or hair).
• a horse learns to give rides to people.
• a horse has hooves.

An acquired trait is....

• a characteristic you develop in your life
• a characteristic you inherit from your parents

An example of an acquired trait is...

• my eye color
• pierced ears
• my hair color

Where do you get your looks and personality from?

• no one
• my parents
• the mailman