Inherited Traits H.W. 24

What is an inherited trait?

• An inherited trait is money given to you by a loved one.

• An inherited trait is a new advantage never seen in the family before.

• An inherited trait is a characteristic passed down from parents.

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Will multiple offspring from the same parents look the same?

• No. Different traits from the mother and father are passed down to each offspring. Siblings (like two sisters) may look very similar but not EXACTLY the same.

• Yes. All traits from the mother and father are passed down to each offspring so siblings (like two sisters) look very similar.

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Why do the puppies look different from their mom or dad?

• Because they have different dads and they inherited traits only from their dads.

• Because they have inherited traits from both the mom and the dad & each one inherited slightly different traits.

• Because they have inherited traits only from their grandparents, which are different for each of them.

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How might the chameleon's skin affect its chances of survival?

• Chameleons use camouflage to run from predators, but some can even change their skin color to do sometimes.

• Chameleons use camouflage to hide from predators, but can not change their skin color to do so.

• Many chameleons use camouflage to hide from predators, but some can even change their skin color to do so.

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Why might different species in the same environment share some traits?

• to protect from predators

• to protect from the sun

• to protect from the moon

• to protect from the rain

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The anemone provides the clownfish with protection and shelter, while the clownfish provides the anemone nutrients in the form of waste while also scaring off potential predator fish.

What traits are influenced by the anemones' environment?

• The living environment influences the anemones to only help the clownfish.

• The living environment influences the clownfish to only help the anemone.

• The living environment influences that neither on helps the other.

• The relationship between an anemone and a clownfish is an example of two organisms helping each other.

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What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Favorite color

• Tongue rolling

What characteristic is most likely to be inherited by a baby?

• Being hungry

• The ability to talk

• Crying every 5 minutes

• Brown eyes

What do we call the product of parents?

• Teenager

• Child

• Offspring

• Infant

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Which is an example of an observation of inherited traits in plants?

• The plant with purple flowers came from a plant with purple flowers.

• The plant with green seeds came from a plant with purple seeds.

• The plant with purple flowers is facing the sun.

• The plant with yellow leaves drank a lot of water.

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