Inherited and Acquired Traits

A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

• physical behavior

• acquired trait

What is an acquired trait?

• a characteristic that a living thing is born with

• a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime

• physical appearance

• heredity

Are acquired physical traits passed down from parents to offspring?

• yes

• no

Which is an inherited physical trait?

• a girl has brown eyes

• a girl has a bruise on her arm

• a boy has straight teeth from braces

• a child has a scar on her leg

An inherited physical trait is

• a part of a behavior

• more important than an acquired physical trait

• a characteristic a living thing gets from its parents

• a characteristic a living thing gets during its lifetime.

A dog has black fur with brown spots, a good sense of smell, a chipped tooth, and four legs. Which of these characteristics is an acquired physical trait?

• black fur with brown spots

• good sense of smell

• chipped tooth

• four legs

Freckles are an _____________.

• acquired trait

• inherited behavior

• inherited trait

• acquired behavior

earlobe attachment

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Dyed purple hair

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• obedience to commands
• food brand preference
• affection for a specific home