Heredity and Genetics

The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring is called

• cross-pollination
• cross-breeding
• heredity
• genetics

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Which is most likely a learned characteristic of the lion?

• running fast

• sharp claws

• ability to hunt

• running fast

Which characteristic would a daughter most likely inherit from her mother?

• cooking skills

• weight

• hair style

• eye color

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Marsha sees two frogs. Which statement best describes why the frogs look similar?

• The frogs eat the same food.

• The frogs are members are the same species.

• The frogs jump the same way.

• The frogs live in the same habitat.

Which best explains why many animals look like their parents?

• Physical characteristics are inherited from their parents.

• Physical characteristics are adapted from their parents.

• Physical characteristics are learned from their parents.

• Physical characteristics are bought from their parents.

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What about the dog in the picture is an inherited trait?

• The dog has a scar on its nose.

• The dog is paying attention.

• The dog is sitting.

• The dog has curved ears.

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If an animal has two parents with 8 arms each, how many arms does the animal most likely have?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

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Traits are passed on directly by the

• aunt and uncle

• the father only

• both the mother and father

• the mother only

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Peter and Penelope are brother and sister. Which is a result of genetics?

• They both have blonde hair

• They both like puppies

• Their favorite color is green

• They both like mac and cheese

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Kaylee got a new dog. Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait of her dog?

• eye color

• ability to roll over on command

• length of tail

• size of body