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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 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

What is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?

• cloning

• probability

• heredity

• regeneration