Imagine a family of rabbits in the wild. The offspring rabbits have long ears just like their parents. What explains this phenomenon?

• The offspring learned to grow long ears by observing their friends.

• The long ears were passed from the parent rabbits to their offspring through genetic inheritance.

• It's the study of the family traits of rabbits over generations.

• The rabbits adapted and grew long ears over time to better hear predators.

Imagine a family gathering where everyone is comparing features they share. Which of the following would be an example of an inherited trait they might discuss?

• Knowledge of a second language.

• Ability to play a musical instrument.

• Eye color.

• Reading skills.

How do puppies inherit their fur color from their parents?

• Through learning and imitation.

• By the puppies choosing which fur color they like best.

• Through genes in the DNA.

• Through the food and nutrition provided by the parents.

Which of the following is NOT a way that puppies can inherit traits from their parents?

• Through genes in their DNA.

• By mimicking their parents' behaviors.

• Through the transfer of physical characteristics like scars.

• By receiving a combination of genes from both parents.

Why do siblings Tom and Jerry often look similar to each other but not identical?

• Because they learn to mimic each other’s appearances.

• Because they choose which traits they want to inherit.

• Because they inherit a different combination of genes from their parents.

• Because their parents change genetically over time.

Are learned behaviors actions or skills acquired through experience and practice?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• I don't know

Studying inherited traits and learned behaviors helps scientists understand how genetics and the environment shape individual characteristics. What is the term for the characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring?

How can understanding the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors help in studying living organisms?

What influences inherited traits according to the text?

• Genetics

• Environment

• Personal experiences

• Diet

What are inherited traits?

• Physical characteristics passed down from parents to offspring

• Learned behaviors acquired through experience

• Random mutations in genes

• Environmental factors affecting gene expression