Traits and variations

Look closely at the two dogs pictured below. What is one thing you can conclude based on what the picture shows?

• a. The tails on both dogs used to be long.

• b. The traits on both dogs are exactly the same.

• c. A trait that varies between the two dogs is fur color.

• d. A trait that both dogs have in common is the size of their teeth.

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Which sentence best summarizes the data in the table ?

• a. The trait for straight fur is more common than the trait for curly fur.

• b. The trait for curly fur is more common than the trait for straight fur.

• c. All of the dogs with curly fur are smaller than the dogs with straight fur.

• d. All of the dogs have the trait for black fur.

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Two kittens were born from the same parents. One kitten had black and white striped fur. The other kitten had solid, black fur. Which statement best describes why the kittens do not look the same?

• a. The kittens inherited the same traits from their parents.

• b. The kittens inherited different traits from their parents.

• c. The kittens inherited their traits from each other.

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Offspring only inherit traits from their mother.

• True

• False

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Both of the plants below receive everything from their environment they need to be healthy and survive.

• True

• False

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Which of the following best describes inheritance?

• a. An offspring receives a trait from its environment.

• b. An offspring receives a trait from its parent.

• c. A parent receives a trait from its offspring.

• d. A parent receives a trait from its environment.

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Flamingos get their orange, pink, and red coloring…

• a. from the things they eat.

• b. from the things they drink.

• c. from their parents.

• d. from their offspring.

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Which mouse is most likely to survive in a dark colored habitat?

• a. A tan colored mouse

• b. A black and white colored mouse

• c. A black colored mouse

• d. A white colored mouse

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