Inheritance/Adaptations Test

What is a distinguishing characteristic of an organism called?

• trait

• gene

• chromosome

• adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The passing of traits from one generation to another is called _____________.

• trait

• inheritance

• gene

• chromosome

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is a trait that an organism learns or acquires during its lifetime called?

• DNA

• genes

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• shooting a basketball

• losing a leg

• having naturally curly hair

• being a fabulous piano player

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• having a black fro

• riding a bike

• being tall

• blue eyes

What is a SECTION (small part) of DNA that has genetic information for one trait called?

• gene

• inherited trait

• DNA

• acquired trait

A molecule inside a cell’s nucleus that contains genes and looks like a twisted zipper is called _______________.

• trait

• chromosome

• DNA

• gene

What are long chains of DNA tightly packed and coiled together called?

• phenotype

• genotype

• chromosomes

• genes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How many pairs of chromosomes do human body cells have?

• 10

• 22

• 23

• 46

An inherited trait that helps an organism survive in its environment is called a(n) ___________________.

• inheritance

• variation

• chromosome

• adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4