Inherited Traits Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a trait?

• Riding a bike

• Eye color

• Cooking a meal

• Playing the guitar

What is the difference between learned behaviors and inherited traits?

• Learned behaviors are learned, inherited traits are passed from parents.

• Both are passed from parents.

• Learned behaviors are passed from parents, inherited traits are learned.

• Both are learned over time.

What are genes?

• A type of sport.

• A type of clothing.

• A type of food.

• Instructions stored in every cell of your body.

Which of the following is an instinct?

• Playing basketball

• Learning to swim

• Cooking a pie

• Blinking when something is thrown at your face

What are instincts?

• Physical traits

• Inherited behaviors

• None of the above

• Learned behaviors

What is an example of an inherited trait that might help in playing basketball?

• Being tall

• Knowing the rules

• Practicing daily

• Wearing the right shoes

Why might a greyhound run faster than a dog with short legs?

• Because it has a better trainer

• Because it practices more

• Because it eats better food

• Because it has longer legs

What should you know about inherited traits?

• They are things you choose.

• They are things you can change easily.

• They are things you learn over time.

• They are things you are born with and can't control.