Genes and Environment

Ear shape is an example of a _______________.

• environment

• nutrition

• stress

• trait

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The surroundings in which an organism operates is called _____________________.

• environment

• stress

• genetics

• nutrition

DNA properties that can be inherited are called ______________.

• genetics

• genes

• stress

• trait

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Rachael has attached

earlobes. Her friend,

Laura, has detached

earlobes. Is having free

or attached earlobes an

example of an inherited

or environmental trait?

• inherited

• environmental

A person’s intelligence has been shown to have links to many genes that they inherit from their parents. In fact identical twins tend to have similar IQ’s. However, studies have shown that factors such as nutrition and family environment can contribute to the IQ a person has. What causes a person's intelligence?

• Genetics only

• Environment only

• Neither

• Both 

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What is the difference between inherited and environmental traits?

• Environmental traits are learned from your parents and inherited traits are learned from the environment.

• Environmental traits are acquired and inherited traits are learned.

• Inherited traits come from your parents and environmental traits are learned behaviors.

• Inherited traits come from your uncle and environmental come from the things around you.

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Which trait is DEFINITELY caused by genetics? 

• weight 

• height 

• tan-ness of skin 

• how hard you work 

Two DIFFERENT seeds are planted in the SAME environment. This experiment is probably testing the impact of 

• genetics 

• environment 

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Certain cats have striped fur. Regardless of where they live or have their kittens, their kittens also have striped fur. 

• Stripes are genetic 

• Stripes are environmental 

• There is no way to know 

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You can tell if something is caused by genetics IF 

• it can easily be changed 

• it is affected by your environment 

• it cannot easily be changed 

• it changes as you grow 

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