genetics

A trait that appears only when both parents contribute the same factor for that trait is called________

• dominant trait

• recessive trait

• inherited trait

• instinct

A behavior acquired through experience and practice is called

• instinct

• learned behavior

• acquired characteristics

• inherited trait

a behavior like building shelters, finding food, and caring for your young is called

• instinct

• learned behavior

• acquired characteristic

• inherited trait

A characteristic passed from parents to offspring is called

• dominant trait

• recessive trait

• inherited trait

• acquired characteristics

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

a feature of a living thing that is caused by its environment is called

• dominant trait

• recessive trait

• learned behavior

• acquired characteristics

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

a trait that appears even if one parent contributes that factor for the trait is called

• dominant trait

• recessive trait

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

Rosa and Rita are identical twins. What is a result of Rosa's and Rita's environment?

• Hairstyles

• brown eyes

• tongue rolling

• unattached earlobes

Tippy the cat does many things. Which behavior is an instinct?

• giving high fives

• eating

• doing black flips for treats

• ringing a bell to get food

Adam can roll his tongue. His brother, Lee, can not. Which statement explains why.

• Adam can because he is smarter

• Adam has the recessive gene for tongue rolling

• Lee has the dominant gene for tongue rolling

• Adam has the dominant gene for tongue rolling

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following would produce a recessive phenotype?

• BB

• Bb

• bb