Heredity

Heredity

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

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

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are inherited traits?

Back

Inherited traits are characteristics passed from parents to their offspring, such as eye color and shape of nose.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are acquired traits?

Back

Acquired traits are characteristics that are learned or developed through experience, such as riding a bike.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

Back

An example of an inherited trait is tongue rolling.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of an acquired trait?

Back

An example of an acquired trait is table manners.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

Back

Inherited traits are genetic and passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed through experience.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant trait?

Back

A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is expressed even if only one copy of the gene is present.

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