Inheritance & Traits

What are physical traits?

• Traits that describe how an organism looks

• Traits that describe how an organism acts

• Traits that are passed from parent to child

• Traits that are gained during an organism's lifetime

Which of the following is an example of a physical trait?

• Cheetahs have black spots

• Dogs playing fetch

• Learning a new skill

• Getting a scar

What are behavioral traits?

• Traits that describe how an organism acts

• Traits that describe how an organism looks

• Traits that are passed from parent to child

• Traits that are gained during an organism's lifetime

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral trait?

• Dogs were taught how to play fetch

• Cheetahs have black spots

• Foxes have red fur

• Manatee getting a scar

What are inherited traits?

• Traits passed from parent to child

• Traits that describe how an organism acts

• Traits that describe how an organism looks

• Traits that are gained during an organism's lifetime

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

• Foxes have red fur from their parents

• Dogs playing fetch

• Learning a new skill

• Getting a scar

What are acquired traits?

• Traits gained during an organism's lifetime

• Traits that describe how an organism acts

• Traits that describe how an organism looks

• Traits passed from parent to child

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

• Manatee getting a scar from a collision

• Cheetahs have black spots

• Foxes have red fur

• Dogs playing fetch

What is an example of a physical trait in animals?

• Colors or body parts

• Learning to play fetch

• Getting a scar

• Eye color from parents

What is an example of a behavioral trait in animals?

• Things it can learn to do

• Colors or body parts

• Eye color from parents

• Getting a scar