Learned Behaviors and Inherited Traits

A leaf is withering from these brown spots.

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Red tomato plants growing on a vine.

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A flower with a broken stem.

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

All of the following can be inherited by the offspring of a cat EXCEPT:

• The texture of the cat's fur.

• The length of the cat's claws.

• The shape of the cat's ears.

• The ability to drink milk from its mother.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A student sees a bird's nest with blue eggs. Which of the following is an example of a question the student can ask to decide whether the color of the eggs or inherited or acquired?

• How long have the eggs been in the nest?

• How many eggs are in the nest?

• What type of bird laid these eggs?

• Are there other nests in the surrounding areas?

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Using the image what is an example of an inherited trait of the dog?

• Spotted fur

• Broken paw

• Sitting with paw up

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Using the image what is an example of an acquired trait of the dog?

• Spotted fur

• Broken paw

• Sitting with paw up

Using the image what is an example of a learned behavior of the dog?

• Spotted fur

• Broken paw

• Sitting with paw up

An inherited trait is...

• Passed from sibling to sibling.

• A characteristic a non-living thing gets from its parents.

• Acquired throughout the organism's lifetimes.

• A characteristic a living thing gets from its parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A hamster has a short tail, large cheek pouches, four claws on one paw and three claws on the other, and dark eyes. Which of these characteristics is most likely an acquired physical trait?

• Its short tail.

• Its large cheek pouches.

• Its claws.

• Its dark eyes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5