Traits and Genetics

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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An acquired trait means _________.

• your sister gave it to you
• it is learned or happened after birth
• you are a squire for the king
• your parents gave it to you

The following are inherited traits of humans except

• long hair.
• blue eyes.
• long eyelashes.
• small dimples.

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Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______

• fruit
• spines
• leaves
• petals 

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Which is an example of an inherited trait? 

• Reading
• Speaking Spanish
• Having stripes
• Throwing a baseball 

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Having dark hair like dad

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

Riding a bike

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

Having blue eyes like mom

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

A ____________ is something that you inherit.

• parent

• trait

• child

• inherit

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