Genetics

Jeremy is a tall 12 year old boy who plays the drums. What trait did he MOST LIKELY inherit?

• Height

• Ability to play the drums

• Age

• Intelligence

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

• Eye color

• Height

• Skin Color

• Scar

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Scars

• Eye Color

• Athletic ability

• Favorite color

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Why do children often resemble (look like) their parents?

• They live in the same place

• They eat the same food

• They learn from each other

• They share DNA

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How did a child most likely become good at painting?

• They acquired the trait

• They inherited their ability from a parent

• They inherited the ability from their teacher

• They randomly acquired the trait

What is the definition of an inherited trait?

• Traits passed down from parents to offspring

• Traits learned after birth

• Traits that a person develops over time

• Traits a person chooses to have

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What characteristic did a dog most likely inherit from their parents?

• Food preference

• Ability to bark and howl

• Fur color

• Ability to play fetch

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What is the definition of an acquired trait?

• Traits passed down from parents

• Traits learned after birth

• Traits that a person has

• Traits that are passed from one friend to another

Matt has dark hair, he is 5'11" tall, wears a size 12 shoes and enjoys restoring old cars. Which traits are inherited?

A. Dark hair

B. 5'11" height

C. Size 12 shoe

D. Enjoys restoring cars

• A, B, and D

• A and D

• A, B, and C

• B and D

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True or False: Genetics is the study of inherited characteristics

• True

• False

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