Inherited Trait

What do we call characteristics passed down from parents to their offspring?

• behavior

• nodule

• inherited trait

• function

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What is an inherited trait?

• A trait handed down to you by your family.

• A trait you develop as a child.

• A trait handed to you from your friends.

• A trait you developed as an adult.

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Which is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

• Flower colour

• Leaf shape

• Root length

• Number of seeds

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

• fruit

• spines

• leaves

• petals 

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Which are examples of inherited traits?

• specific beliefs

• fingerprints

• memories

• nose shape

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Having dark hair like dad is an example of what kind of trait?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

All of the following are examples of Inherited Traits EXCEPT -  (a)  

• Speaking Spanish

• Eye Color

• Skin Color

• Foot Size

All of the following are examples of Inherited Traits EXCEPT - 

• Eye Color

• Skin Color

• Foot Size

• Speaking Spanish

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Which of the following is an inherited trait of a plant?

• Number of leaves

• Broken stem

• Color of flower

• Wilted flowers

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The passing on of traits and behaviors from parents to their offspring is

• offspring

• heredity

• DNA

• genes

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