Inherited vs Acquired Traits Quiz

What is an inherited trait?

• A skill learned from a teacher

• A characteristic passed down from parents to offspring

• A habit developed over time

• A behavior learned from the environment

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

• Eye color

• Blood type

• A scar from an injury

• Hair texture

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in a dog?

• Learning to sit on command

• Fur color

• Fear of loud noises

• A broken leg that healed

What does the word "acquired" mean when talking about traits?

• Passed from parent to child through genes

• Something an organism is born with

• Something gained or developed during an organism's lifetime

• A trait that disappears over time

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Which of the following traits is inherited by a kitten from its parents?

• A learned trick to fetch a toy

• A scratch on its ear

• The pattern of its fur

• Its favorite sleeping spot

A student has brown eyes just like both of her parents. Which type of trait is eye color?

• Acquired trait

• Learned behavior

• Environmental trait

• Inherited trait

A farmer's dog learned to herd sheep after months of training. Which statement best describes this ability?

• It is an inherited trait because all dogs can do it

• It is an acquired trait because it was learned through experience

• It is an inherited trait because it was passed from the parents

• It is an acquired trait because it changed the dog's genes

A plant grows toward sunlight over time. How would you classify this characteristic?

• Inherited trait, because all plants of that species do it

• Acquired trait, because it happened in response to the environment

• Inherited trait, because it was passed from the parent plant

• Acquired trait, because it changed the plant's DNA

Two puppies are born from the same parents. One puppy lives indoors and becomes very friendly with people. The other lives outdoors and becomes shy around people. Which statement best explains this difference?

• The puppies have different inherited traits because they look different

• The puppies developed different acquired traits based on their environments

• The puppies have different genes because of where they lived

• The puppies inherited their personalities from different parents

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A child is born with naturally curly hair, just like her mother. She also learned to play the piano after years of practice. Which statement correctly classifies these traits?

• Both curly hair and playing piano are inherited traits

• Both curly hair and playing piano are acquired traits

• Curly hair is an inherited trait, and playing piano is an acquired trait

• Curly hair is an acquired trait, and playing piano is an inherited trait