5th Grade TNReady Review Science #3 (Traits)

What are personal characteristics called that have been passed on to offspring from parents, such as dimples or eye color?

• recessive traits
• genetics
• inherited traits
• gene

Inherited traits can include cleft chin, freckles and color blindness.

• True
• False

Which characteristic is NOT inherited?

• Hairline (straight or widow's peak)
• Spoken language (English, Spanish, etc...)
• Earlobes (attached or detached)
• Hair type (straight or curly)

If one parent has blue eyes and one parent has green eyes, the offspring will definitely have blue eyes. 

• True
• False

Please answer the following question:

• F

• G

• H

• J

Please answer the following question:

• A

• B

• C

• D

What trait might Juan have inherited from his parents?

• Scar on cheek
• Blue eyes
• Ability to play basketball
• Enjoying cooking

Similarities are passed from parents to offspring through ___________

• Touch
• Genes
• Blood
• Learning

What characteristic do all dogs share?

• They like swimming
• They play fetch
• They have fur
• They can do tricks

What trait did an oak tree likely inherit from its parent?

• Broken branch
• Scar in bark
• Hollow in the trunk
• Leaf shape