Heredity 10/25

Juan's dog, Luna, was hit by a car. Fortunately, she lived and is healthy! But she is now missing a leg. Having only three legs is a(n)

• inherited trait.

• learned behavior.

• instinct.

• acquired trait.

Which of these is an example of a learned behavior?

• A cleft chin
• The color of a flower
• A toddler learning how to read
• A wolf with thick fur

What is NOT an inherited trait of humans?

• Favorite type of music
• Freckles
• Hair color
• Height

Which of these is an acquired trait?

• Having blue eyes
• Pierced ears
• The ability for a baby to cry
• Freckles

What is a trait that is passed from parents to offspring before the offspring is born?

• Learned behavior
• Acquired trait
• Inherited trait
• Offspring

Which of these did you inherit from you parents?

• Your ability to read
• Your natural hair color
• The language you speak
• Whether you have a suntan

Which is an example of an instinct?

• A boy writing his name
• A girl riding a bike
• A cat hunting a mouse
• A dog learning to sit on command

Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________

• predators to prey

• water to rain

• parents to offspring

• offspring to parents

___________________________ is the study of how traits are passed on, or inherited.

• dominant traits

• recessive traits

• phenotype

• genetics

George has blonde hair. This is an example of an ________

• Acquired trait

• Inherited trait