Mrs. Serbun Inherited and Acquired Traits Test Review

What are inherited traits?

• traits that are passed from offspring to parents.

• traits that are passed from parent to offspring.

• traits that are made from interaction with the environment.

• behaviors that are learned from interaction with the environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What are acquired traits?

• traits that are passed from offspring to parents.

• traits that are passed from parent to offspring.

• traits that are made from interaction with the environment.

• behaviors that are learned from interaction with the environment.

How are inherited traits gained?

• From your parents

• From your environment

• You get them within the first few years of life

• From your aunts and uncles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

How are acquired traits gained?

• From your parents

• From your environment

• You get them within the first few years of life

• From your aunts and uncles

What are some acquired traits?

• curly or straight hair

• cutting your hair

• eye color

• muscle size

• a lions mane

What are some inherited traits?

• curly or straight hair

• cutting your hair

• eye color

• muscle size

• a lions mane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What are some acquired traits?

• body type

• height

• fur color

• losing an eye or limb

• calluses on fingers,

What are some inherited traits?

• body type

• height

• fur color

• losing an eye or limb

• calluses on fingers,

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What are some inherited traits?

• eye shape

• spots on a horse’s coat,

• Duck’s webbed feet

• facial features

• broken bones

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What are some acquired traits?

• eye shape

• scars

• suntan

• facial features

• broken bones