Inheritance of Traits

It is passed on from parents to offspring.

• characteristic

• trait

• inherited

• evidence

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A SINGLE characteristic of a living thing

• evidence

• inherited

• trait

• characteristic

Differences among animals or people is called

• traits

• inherited

• trait

• variation

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Living things reproduce and create ______________.

• reproduce
• traits
• offspring
• variations

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Which trait was passed from the mom to the puppy?

• brown fur

• ears that stick up

• large size

• non of the above

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What are some different traits between the individual puppies?

• fur color

• size

• length of snout (nose)

• all of the above

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Why are eyes that are placed further apart a helpful trait for an alligator?

• looks cooler

• see more predators

• better for swimming

• helps balance

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If both mom and dad are big, it is likely that their baby will be what?

• big

• small

• medium

• have eyes close together

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What might be an advantage to darker coloration for an alligator?

• swim better

• see farther

• stronger teeth

• warm up faster

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Which are examples of variation in traits between different lemurs?

• fur color

• size

• difference between male and female

• all of the above

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