Variation of Traits 1

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Ability to ride a bike

• A scar

• Calligraphy skills

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Traits are qualities or characteristics of an organism.

• True

• False

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Explain the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait.

What is a variation?

• A type of gene

• A change or difference in something

• A learned behavior

• A characteristic that develops during your lifetime

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Learned behaviors are skills that develop during an organism's lifetime.

• True

• False

Provide an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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All traits are controlled by a single factor.

• True

• False

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Give one example of how traits can be influenced by the environment.

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In the Introduction Story: Animal Traits, we learned that Suzi’s dogs had puppies, but only some puppies looked like their parents. Explain why some offspring look like their parents while others do not.

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Give one example of how inherited traits help organisms survive in their environment.

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