Traits and Inheritance Quiz

Which of these is an inherited trait?

• Being right-handed

• Liking country music

• Pierced ears

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Which of these is an acquired trait?

• Having naturally curly hair

• Eye Color

• Ability to hit a baseball

Which of these does a child inherit from his parents?

• Saying the alphabet

• Eye color

• Favorite color

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What is an action that an animal can do WITHOUT learning?

• Offspring

• Trait

• Instinct

What is a characteristic of an individual that can be learned or acquired?

• Offspring

• Trait

• Reading

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The children of parents including both human and animals are called what?

• Instinct

• Offspring

• Adults

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A child has blue eyes

• Inherited

• Acquired

A flower has orange petals

• Inherited

• Acquired

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A dog comes when it is called

• Inherited

• Acquired

A man has a scar on his cheek

• Inherited

• Acquired