Traits and Behaviors

A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color
• length of hair
• ability to read
• type of language spoken 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color

• tongue rolling

• language

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• food brand preference
• obedience to owner's commands
• knowledge of where the treats are kept

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which characteristic did Kaysee most likely inherit from her parents?

• ability to read fast
• ability to speak German
• need to wear glasses
• ability to dance

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

All of the following are learned EXCEPT:

• reading a book
• sneezing
• using a knife and fork
• avoid poison ivy

Rolling your tongue

• inherited

• learned

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse ismost likely NOT inherited from its parents?

• a scar on the leg

• size of the ears

• length of the tail

• brown hair

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Why do organisms resemble their parents? 

• because traits are inherited from parent to offspring 
• because traits are given as gifts on holidays
• because if they don’t look like their parents they wouldn’t match
• because people wouldn’t recognize their siblings if they didn’t look alike

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Each of the following is an acquired trait EXCEPT which one?

• scar
• purple hair
• long legs
• broken arm