Comparing traits of parents and offspring

What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?

• Inheritance
• Evolution
• Mutation
• Adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

If a child has a trait that neither parent has, what could explain this?

• The child is adopted.
• The trait skipped a generation.
• The trait is a mutation.
• The parents are not related.

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What does it mean when we say that some traits can skip a generation?

• All traits are guaranteed to appear in every generation.
• Traits are only visible in grandparents.
• Children may inherit traits from grandparents that parents do not have.
• Traits are lost in every generation.

What does it mean to say that you get half of your traits from your mom and half from your dad?

• Your traits are randomly assigned.
• You inherit only physical traits from your parents.
• Your traits are a combination of both parents' genetic material.
• You only inherit traits from one parent.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Which of the following statements best describes how traits are inherited from parents?

• Children inherit all traits from one parent.
• Children do not inherit any traits.
• Children inherit a mix of traits from both parents.
• Children only inherit traits that are visible.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following statements is true regarding the inheritance of traits?

• All traits are inherited equally from both parents.
• Some traits may be more dominant than others.
• Only physical traits can be inherited.
• Traits are only inherited from the mother.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

If one parent has brown eyes and the other has blue eyes, what is the most likely eye color for their child?

• Brown
• Green
• Hazel
• Blue

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following traits is considered stronger?

• Brown hair
• Blond hair
• Red hair
• Strawberry Blond hair

What is the significance of inheriting traits from both parents?

• It creates a unique combination of traits in each child.
• It ensures that all traits are passed down.
• It eliminates the possibility of variation.
• It makes children identical to one parent.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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How do traits contribute to the uniqueness of an individual?

• They are identical to their parents' traits.
• They are a special mix of traits from both parents.
• They are random and unrelated to parents.
• They are only influenced by environmental factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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