Inherited Traits vs Acquired Traits

Height

• Inherited

• Acquired

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Hair or Eye color

• Inherited

• Acquired

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Freckles

• Inherited

• Acquired

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A dog sitting on command

• Inherited

• Acquired

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• Knowledge of a second language

• Ability to play a musical instrument

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Move the appropriate label for dimples onto the picture.

b

Acquired Trait

Inherited Trait

A scar is an example of an

b

Acquired Trait

Inherited Trait

Which is an acquired trait rather than an inherited trait?

• skin color

• eye color

• favorite color

• hair color

What does heredity refer to?

• The learning process during childhood

• The physical changes that occur with age

• The transmission of traits from parents to offspring

• The influence of friends and family on personal choices

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

My long hair is an ​ (a)   trait. I got it from my ​ (b)   . The scar on my arm is an ​ (c)   trait, and my music skills are a ​ (d)  

• inherited

• parents

• acquired

• learned behavior