Acquired Traits Versus Inherited Traits in Biology

Acquired Traits Versus Inherited Traits in Biology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the differences between acquired and inherited traits. Acquired traits develop during an individual's lifetime and do not pass to the next generation, affecting only somatic cells. Inherited traits are genetically determined, passed from parents to offspring, and affect non-somatic cells. Examples include weight loss due to starvation for acquired traits and hair or eye color for inherited traits.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the problem discussed in the video?

The impact of environment on genetics

The role of DNA in inheritance

The process of genetic mutation

The difference between acquired and inherited traits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about acquired traits?

They are passed on to the next generation

They are developed during an individual's lifetime

They are always beneficial

They are determined by DNA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Acquired traits affect which type of cells?

Germ cells

Non-somatic cells

Somatic cells

All cells

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inherited traits are primarily determined by what?

Genetic makeup

Environmental factors

Diet and lifestyle

Random chance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Weight loss due to diet

Eye color

Muscle gain from exercise

Haircut style

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inherited traits affect which type of cells?

All cells

Non-somatic cells

Only germ cells

Only somatic cells

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acquired traits?

Passed to the next generation

Developed during an individual's lifetime

Affect somatic cells

Result from environmental influence

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an acquired trait?

Weight loss due to starvation

Natural hair color

Eye color

Height