Heredity

Jeremy is a tall 12 year old boy who plays the drums. What did he MOST LIKELY inherit?

• height

• ability to play drums

• age

• intelligence

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What is an example of an inherited trait?

• scars

• eye color

• sport ability

• favorite color

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What is an example of an acquired (environmental) trait?

• eye color

• height

• scar

• skin color

Why do children resemble their parents?

• They live in the same place.

• They eat the same food.

• They learn from each other.

• They share genes.

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How did a child become good at painting?

• They acquired the trait.

• They inherited from a parent.

• They inherited from a teacher.

• They randomly inherited the trait.

What characteristic did a dog mostly likely inherit from their parents?

• food preference

• ability to bark and howl

• fur color

• ability to fetch

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What is the definition of an inherited trait?

• traits passed down from parents to offspring

• traits learned after birth

• traits that a person has

• traits that are taught

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True or False: Genetics is the study of inherited characteristics.

• True

• False

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Matt has dark hair, is 5’11 feet tall, wears a size 12 shoe and enjoys restoring cars. Which traits are inherited? (Choose ALL that are true.)

• dark hair

• height

• shoe size

• enjoys restoring cars

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Brittany is a female teacher who wears glasses and enjoys exercising. What traits are acquired?

• female

• teacher

• wears glasses

• likes to exercise