Genetics

Joey is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely

inherit?

• height

• the scar on his cheek

• his ability to play drums

• his intelligence

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

• hair color

• dimples

• eye color

• hair style

A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation?

• The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.

• The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.

• The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.

• The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.

Which are examples of inherited traits?

• specific beliefs

• fingerprints

• nose shape

• memories

Which best explains why children resemble their parents?

• They eat the same foods.

• They have similar DNA.

• They speak the same language.

• They have the same interests.

Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?

• its color

• its length of its ear

• its food preference

• the ability to see in the dark

Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents?

• shape of earlobes

• music ability

• personality

• language

Which is an acquired trait rather than an inherited trait?

• eye color

• dimples

• skin color

• favorite color

Alaynas mom is short, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her father is tall, with dark hair and brown eyes. Alayna is medium height, with light blonde hair and brown eyes. Why does she look different from her parents?

• Her appearance does not depend on the traits of her parents

• She inherited half of her DNA from each parent and has a mixture of both traits

• She is a female so sh inherited more DNA from her mom

• She inherited more DNA from her father so she looks like him

A girl has blonde hair and blue eyes. She has freckles, and she speaks Spanish. Which characteristic was NOT inherited from her parents?

• blonde hair

• blue eyes

• speaking Spanish

• freckles