How Are Traits Passed?

 Can offspring get instructions for the variation of a trait from either parent?

• 1. Offspring can get instructions for a trait from either parent. 

• 1. Offspring cannot get instructions for a trait from either parent. 

• Offsping only get variation of a trait from their grandparents.

• 1. Scientists cannot be sure whether offspring get instructions for a trait from their parents.

Do all offspring from the same parents inherit identical variations of traits?

• Offspring always inherit identical traits from their parents.

• Offspring depending on how they feel will sometimes have the same trait.

• Sometimes offspring inherit identical traits and sometimes they don’t

• Offspring never inherit identical traits from their parents.

 Can offspring show a variation of a trait that neither parent shows?

• 1. Offspring always have variations of traits that neither parent shows.

• Offspring can show a variation of a trait that neither parent shows.

• Offspring cannot show a variation of a trait that neither parent shows.

• Offspring will never have the variation of the trait if their aunt doesn't.

Do certain combinations of parents always have offspring that look like them?

• Certain combinations of parents depending on how the parents feel will give the offspring a trait that may or may not look like them.

• Certain combinations of parents do not have offspring that look like them.

• 1. Sometimes the traits of certain combinations of parents cancel each other out and the offspring receives neither trait from their parents.

• Certain combinations of parents always have offspring that look like them.

If parents have different variations of a trait, does it seem that one is more likely to be passed on?

• When parents have different variations of a trait, both variations are equally likely to be passed on.

• When parents have different variations of a trait, one is more likely to be passed on.

• When parents have different variations of a trait, one is not more likely to be passed on.

• When parents have different variation of a trait the mother decides which one is going to be passed on.