Genetics

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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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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If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______

• fruit
• spines
• leaves
• petals 

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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Having dark hair like dad is an example of what kind of trait?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

Traits are passed down from parents to _____________.

• inherit

• trait

• parent

• child

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color
• length of hair
• ability to read
• type of language spoken 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color
• tongue rolling
• handedness
• language

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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