Genetics Review

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

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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

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

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

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A plant leaning towards the sun

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

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Having blue eyes like mom

• learned behavior
• inherited trait 

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Riding a bike

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Which is an example of a learned behavior? 

• Blue eyes
• Being upset
• Speaking English 
• Having freckles 

In a population of cardinals, all the birds have short beaks. Their short beaks are an example of

• a learned behavior 
• an inherited trait
• an acquired trait
• an inherited behavior 

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Which of the following is a definition of inherited trait?

• a characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents
• a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime
• a behavior that a living thing learns from its parents
• a skill that an animal develops after it is born 

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Every organism has traits that make it ________________.

• the same

• an animal

• unique

• learned

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