
Traits Variation Quiz
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor that can affect the traits of an organism?
The genes inherited from its parents
The amount of sunlight the organism receives
The organism's blood type
The number of chromosomes in the organism's cells
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is genetic variation?
Changes in the environment that affect how organisms develop
The process of selecting certain organisms for breeding based on desired traits
Differences in DNA among individuals within a species
The practice of moving genes from one organism to another
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a result of genetic variation?
Different flower colors in the same species of plant
A litter of puppies having various fur colors
A tree growing taller because it is in a sunny spot
People having different eye colors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can environmental factors influence the traits of organisms?
By changing the DNA sequence of the organisms
By affecting which traits are beneficial for survival and reproduction
By selecting which organisms are allowed to breed
By directly causing organisms to grow larger or smaller
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is genetic variation important for the survival of a species?
It ensures that all members of the species look exactly the same
It allows a species to adapt to changes in the environment
It prevents the species from reproducing
It makes selective breeding impossible
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do environmental factors and genetic variation work together to influence the traits of organisms?
Environmental factors can select for certain genetic variations that are more advantageous, leading to changes in the traits of a population over time.
Genetic variation eliminates the need for organisms to adapt to environmental factors.
Environmental factors change the genetic makeup of organisms directly.
Genetic variation has no real impact on how organisms respond to environmental factors.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
____ carry the information for the inherited traits in a living thing.
cells
genes
trait
animals
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