Genetics Pre/Post

Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________

• predators to prey
• water to rain
• parents to offspring
• fungi to protists

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Offspring receives two sets of _____________ (one from each parent)

• blue jeans
• genes
• machines
• pedigree

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is the study of genes and inheritance known as?

• Genetics

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Astronomy

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which statement is true?

• Your DNA is identical to your siblings.

• Your DNA is identical to your father's.

• Your DNA is identical to your mother's.

• Your DNA is unique to you.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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You inherit half of your DNA from your mother and half from _______?

• Your father

• Your pet hamster

• Your grandmother

• Your sister

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which of the following features is NOT inherited?

• Skin color

• Tatoo

• Hair texture

• Color blindness

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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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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