Heredity

A trait that an organism inherits from its parents is called:

• heredity

• inherited trait

• instinct

• offspring

• learned behavior

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Which is NOT an inherited/instinctive behavior?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in the winter

• a horse pulling a plow

Which of these characteristics are inherited traits?

• the ability to feel comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.

• having green eyes and brown hair

• mastering multiplication facts

• becoming an Atlanta Braves fan

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What statement best describes the relationship between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited and acquired traits are both present at birth.

• Inherited traits are present at birth, and acquired traits are learned or come from the environment.

• Acquired traits are present at birth, and inherited traits are learned through the environment.

• Both inherited traits and acquired traits are present at birth.

All of the following can be inherited by the offspring of an apple tree EXCEPT

• the shape of the leaves

• its type of fruit

• its flower color

• its broken branches

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Which one is a learned behavior?

• the lion blinking its eyes

• bears catching salmon

• spiders spinning a web

• a fox having sharp teeth

Which one is an inherited behavior?

• a bee flying from flower to flower to find pollen

• a seal balancing a ball

• a child tying his shoe

• a bird knowing where to find the best birdfeeder

Which question can be asked to learn about the inherited traits of a horse?

• what type of food does it eat

• how many hours of sleep does it get each night

• how old is the horse

• what color is the horse's hair

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Which of the following traits of a cat are probably affected by the environment?

• the cat is male

• the cat has black and white fur

• the cat is overweight

• the cat has brown eyes

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a new organism produced by one or more parents

• heredity

• inherited trait

• instinct

• offspring

• learned behavior

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