Inherited and Acquired Traits

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Learning to ride a bike

• Hair color

• Speaking a new language

• Playing the piano

Which of these is an acquired trait?

• A) Eye color

• B) Dimples

• C) Scars from an injury

• D) Natural curly hair

Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes.

• True

• False

Blake has brown eyes just like his parents. This is an example of:

• An acquired trait

• An inherited trait

• A learned behavior

• An environmental trait

Which of these pairs shows one inherited trait and one acquired trait?

• A) Freckles and playing soccer

• B) Hair texture and eye color

• C) Riding a bike and learning to swim

• D) Tattoos and scars

Which of the following is an example of an acquired behavior rather than an inherited trait?

• Rolling your tongue

• Riding a skateboard

• Natural height growth

• Having attached earlobes

A scar from falling off a bike is an inherited trait. True or False

• True

• False

Which situation describes an acquired trait?

• Jordynn’s hair is naturally black.

• Noah learned how to paint from his grandmother.

• Lilah was born with blue eyes.

• Michael is tall like his father.

Which of these pairs shows one inherited trait and one acquired trait?

• A) Freckles and playing soccer

• B) Hair texture and eye color

• C) Riding a bike and learning to swim

• D) Tattoos and scars

What is the main difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• A) Inherited traits can be changed, acquired traits cannot.

• B) Acquired traits come from genes, inherited traits come from experiences.

• C) Inherited traits are passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned or gained from the environment.

• D) There is no difference between inherited and acquired traits.