Genetic and Environmental Factors That Affect Traits

Water availability affecting the growth of cactus is an example of a(n):

• environmental factor

• genetic factor

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Slight variations in a species that cause them to look similar but different. Factors that are passed through genes from parents to offspring:

• environmental factors

• genetic factors

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Any abiotic or biotic factors that influence living organisms are:

• environmental factors

• genetic factors

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An example of environmental conditions influencing the growth of organisms is:

• large breed cattle
• availability of living space

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An example of a genetic factor influencing the growth of organisms is:

• large breed cattle
• availability of food

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Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit (genetic factor) from his parents?

• his ability to read fast

• his need to wear glasses

• his ability to speak English

• his need to count using his fingers

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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited (genetic factor) by a baby?

• brown hair

• crying a lot

• ability to jump high

• his ability to talk

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Which characteristic is inherited (genetic factor)?

• hair color

• sleeping late

• enjoying hiking

• loving to read

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Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

• Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
• The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
• The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
• He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

Is blue eyes an inherited trait (gentic factor) or learned behavior (environmental factor)?

• Inherited Trait (genetic factor)

• Learned Behavior (environmental factor)

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