Inheritance and Traits

What is produced by the process shown here?

• chromosomes

• body cells

• reproductive cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which of the following is passed from one generation to the next through genes?

• no traits

• acquired traits

• inherited traits

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Which is true of asexual reproduction?

• In asexual reproduction, no traits are inherited

• In asexual reproduction, genes are not copied.

• In asexual reproduction, there is only one parent.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which shape does the DNA molecule most closely resemble?

• a leafy vine

• a twisted zipper

• a tire track

Which trait is not inherited?

• height

• hair color

• writing skill

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Which statement is true of chromosomes?

• They are made up of DNA.

  groups of threes.

• They destroy genes in egg cells.

• They exist in cell

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Which factor determines whether flamingos will mate?

• genotype

• mutations

• environment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What is a permanent change in DNA sequence?

• genotype

• mutation

• phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the complete set of genes in an organism?

• genotype

• mutation

• phenotype

What is the way a distinguishing characteristic appears?

• genotype

• mutation

• phenotype

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