Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Quiz

What does TEKS 4.10B focus on?

• Chemical reactions

• Inherited traits and learned behaviors

• Historical events

• Mathematical equations

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Riding a bike

• Eye color

• Reading a book

• Brushing teeth

What is NOT an inherited trait?

• Seed shape

• Shape of leaves

• Ability to sing

• Leaf color in plants

How are inherited traits passed to offspring?

• From the environment

• Through learning

• From parents

• Through practice

Which of the following is a physical characteristic that can be an inherited trait?

• Ability to play piano

• Hair color

• Reading speed

• Knowledge of a language

Can plants have learned behaviors?

• No, they lack the necessary brain function

• Yes, but very limited

• Only in rare cases

• Yes, like animals

Why can't plants learn behaviors?

• They only react to sunlight

• They can learn simple behaviors

• They learn through their roots

• They don't have brains

What is a learned behavior in humans?

• Crying when upset

• Having brown hair

• Rolling the tongue

• Driving a car

What is an example of a skill that is a learned behavior?

• Growing tall

• Breathing

• Typing on a keyboard

• Having blue eyes

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) inherited traits of plants

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(b) inherited traits of people

• eye color

• stem length

• seed color

• seed shape

• curly or straight hair

• freckles

• dimples

• skin color

• leaf color

• attached or detached earlobes

• hair color