Heredity (LS.5.3)

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

• Riding a bicycle

• Eye color

• Speaking a language

• Playing the piano

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

• A bird building a nest

• A dog sitting on command

• A spider spinning a web

• A fish swimming

Which of the following is an acquired trait?

• Freckles

• Hair color

• Scar from a cut

• Blood type

Which behavior is most likely instinctual rather than learned?

• A child learning to read

• A cat grooming itself

• A parrot mimicking speech

• A person cooking a meal

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

• The height of a tree

• The shape of leaves after pruning

• The color of flowers

• The number of branches

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is an example of a learned behavior in humans?

• Breathing

• Walking

• Writing

• Blinking

Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?

• A child learning to tie shoes

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A dog fetching a ball

• A person learning to swim

Which trait is most likely acquired rather than inherited?

• Dimples

• Tattoo

• Curly hair

• Skin color

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in birds?

• Singing a specific song

• Flying

• Laying eggs

• Building a nest

Which of the following is an inherited trait in animals?

• The ability to hunt

• Fur color

• Learning tricks

• Finding food

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4