Inherited plant traits

The process in which traits are passed from parent to offspring is...

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Phenotype

• Genotype

Gregor Mendel studied about 7 traits for his pea plant experiments. Which trait below does NOT belong?

• Flower Color: Purple vs. White

• Seed Shape: Round vs. Wrinkled

• Leaf Shape: Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical

• Plant Height: Tall vs. Short

What determines how an organism is going to look, act, or function?

• Specialized Structures

• Instinct

• Environment

• Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

• A characteristic passed down from parent to offspring

• Something learned by offspring

• A characteristic passed down from offspring to parent

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Check all that are inherited traits:

• Color of flowers

• Number of flowers

• Shape of Leaves

• Tendrils

• Shape of seeds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is an inherited trait of a plant?

• Number of leaves

• Broken stem

• Color of flower

• Wilted flowers

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

What type of fruit will the offspring of an apple tree produce?

• Oranges

• Apples

• Mango

• No fruit

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?

• Speaking Spanish
• Bird saying hello
• Cat using a litter box
• Spines on a cactus

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A gray moth have offsprings with another gray moth. What color will the offspring most likely be

Evaluate responses using AI:

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The number of flowers is an inherited trait

• True

• False