Heredity

Heredity

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4-4, HS-LS3-2

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a learned behavior?

Back

A learned behavior is a behavior that is developed by observing others or through teaching, rather than being inherited.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

Back

An example of an inherited trait is having brown hair.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

Back

Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed through experience or environment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of an acquired trait?

Back

An example of an acquired trait is the ability to ride a bicycle.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to adapt?

Back

To adapt means to change or adjust to new conditions or environments.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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