Genetics 1

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast
• his need to wear glasses
• his ability to speak English
• his need to count using his fingers

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

Which characteristic is inherited?

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

Katie observes three birds sitting on a tree branch in her yard. All three birds are red with brown on their chests. Which best explains why the three birds have similar appearances?

• The birds have similar diets.
• The birds live in the same habitat.
• The birds are sitting in the same tree.
• The birds are members of the same population.

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

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

Which is an example of a learned characteristic?

• color of a dog's fur
• color blindness of a person
• the ability of a mouse to run a maze
• a person's ability to roll their tongue

Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

• Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
• The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
• The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
• He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express
• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings