Traits and Life Cycles

TRUE or FALSE:

An inherited trait is an action that an organism develops based on experiences.

• True

• False

All of the following are inherited traits EXCEPT -

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

In an activity, students learn about inherited traits and learned behaviors. They record what they discover in a table. Which trait completes the chart?

• Ability to play soccer

• Scientific knowledge

• Reading a book

• Animal sound

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Students write conclusions after studying inherited traits and learned behaviors. Which conclusion is NOT true?

• Learned behaviors are passed from generation to generation.

• Inherited traits are passed from generation to generation.

• Behaviors such as reading and table manners are learned.

• Eye color is an example of an inherited trait passed drown from parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which best completes the statement:

Inherited Trait: eye color

Learned Behavior: _______

• Crying

• Swallowing

• Breathing

• Speaking a specific language

Students illustrated the life cycle of a lima bean. Which diagram best shows how a lima bean grows?

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

TRUE or FALSE:

A learned behavior is a physical characteristic that is passed on down from parent to offspring.

• True

• False

Which list contains the correct order for the life cycle of a beetle?

• 1. Pupa

  2. Egg

  3. Larva

  4. Adult

• 1. Adult

  2. Egg

  3. Larva

  4. Pupa

• 1. Egg

  2. Larva

  3. Pupa

  4. Adult

• 1. Larva

  2. Pupa

  3. Egg

  4. Adult

Students classified traits as learned or inherited.

Which student did not correctly classify learned behaviors?

• Student 1

• Student 2

• Student 3

• Student 4

TRUE or FALSE:

A life cycle is a sequence of stages or changes in the life of an organism.

• False

• True