Genetics review

Having dark hair like dad

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

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Riding a bike

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

Having blue eyes like mom

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 

• behaviors
• learned traits
• inherited traits
• functions

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A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

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What if the following is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color

• tongue rolling

• height

• speaking a language

Which trait 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

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Which are examples of inherited traits? 

• specific beliefs 
• fingerprints
• memories
• nose shape

Which characteristic would a child not inherit from one or both of its parents? 

• freckles
• hair style
• eye color 
• dimples