Heredity Quiz

What does inherited trait mean?

• Traits that are developed over time

• Traits that are passed on through genes

• Traits that are acquired from the environment

• Traits that are determined by the environment

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What does acquired trait mean?

• Traits that are developed over time

• Traits that are passed on through genes

• Traits that are acquired from the environment

• Traits that are determined by the environment

Name an inherited trait.

• Colorblindness

• Pierced ears

• Alzheimer's disease

• Eye color

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Name an acquired trait.

• Colorblindness

• Pierced ears

• Alzheimer's disease

• Eye color

What is the main function of a gene?

• To make proteins

• To determine eye color

• To control acquired traits

• To regulate inherited traits

What is the cause of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease?

• Accumulation of misfolded proteins

• Inherited traits

• Acquired traits

• Environmental factors

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

How many alleles does Tom have for brown eyes?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many alleles does Cindy have for brown eyes?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is Tom's genotype?

• AA

• AB

• BB

• Bb

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is Cindy's genotype?

• AA

• AB

• BB

• Bb

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2