WorksheetsInheritance, Traits, Mutations & Adaptions
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Genes are made of chromosomes
a)
true
b)
false
2.
A mutation cannot be inherited.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
The environment cannot affect an inherited trait.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
A distinuguishing characteristic.
a)
genotype
b)
trait
c)
phenotype
d)
variation
5.
All distinuguishing characteristics.
a)
genotype
b)
trait
c)
phenotype
d)
variation
6.
How distinuguishing characteristics appear.
a)
genotype
b)
trait
c)
phenotype
d)
variation
7.
Produces offspring identical to the original organism.
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction
c)
meiosis
d)
we didn't learn this
8.
The number of chromosomes differ depending on the
a)
person (individual)
b)
genus
c)
species
d)
class
9.
Flamingos are pink. This is because
a)
their phenotype is affected by physical factors.
b)
their genotype is affected by physical factors
c)
their phenotype is affected by social factors.
d)
their genotype is affected by social factors.
10.
Horses run in a herd. This is because
a)
their phenotype is affected by physical factors.
b)
their genotype is affected by physical factors
c)
their phenotype is affected by social factors.
d)
their genotype is affected by social factors.
11.
Locusts swarm in large groups. This is because
a)
their phenotype is affected by physical factors.
b)
their genotype is affected by physical factors
c)
their phenotype is affected by social factors.
d)
their genotype is affected by social factors.
12.
Some flowers close at night. This is because
a)
their phenotype is affected by physical factors.
b)
their genotype is affected by physical factors
c)
their phenotype is affected by social factors.
d)
their genotype is affected by social factors.
13.
A factor that has more influence on a trait than another factor does is ______.
a)
recessive
b)
dominant
c)
prominant
d)
random
14.
A mutation occurs when
a)
the phenotype permanently changes
b)
the genotype permanently changes
c)
there is a permant change in the DNA sequence.
d)
none of these.
15.
What is an adaptation?
a)
A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.
b)
The food that an animal eats.
c)
How energy moves in a food web.
d)
How animals evolve throughout time.
16.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
to hide from predators
b)
to hunt for food
c)
to survive in their habitats
d)
All of these are correct
17.
An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings
a)
Environment
b)
Mimicry
c)
Camouflage
d)
Habitat
18.
What is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?
a)
predator
b)
dinner
c)
prey
d)
stupid
19.
When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
20.
When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
21.
The ears of this fox are an example of...
a)
A behavioral adaptation
b)
Poor breeding
c)
A physical adaptation
d)
Plastic surgery gone horribly wrong
22.
Most foxes of the desert have a reddish brown coat but the artic fox has a white coat. How has this adaptation allowed the arctic fox to survive over many years?
a)
it gives it warmth during the summer
b)
it makes the fox look meaner
c)
it keeps it warm
d)
its protects it from prey using camoflauge
23.
Changes and differences
a)
Species
b)
DNA
c)
Genes
d)
Variation
24.
Genetic variation describes offspring that have different traits, such as Paulie and Nicole. Offspring with different traits must be a result of
a)
asexual reproduction
b)
sexual reproduction
25.
Where does an off spring get its traits in asexual reproduction?
a)
From both parents
b)
From only one parent
c)
From neither parent
d)
There are no traits handed down
26.
Where the better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring.
a)
Evolution
b)
Natural Selection
c)
Extinction
d)
Artifical Selection
27.
Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?
a)
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
b)
Because they come from dominant alleles.
c)
Because they come from recessive alleles.
d)
Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.
28.
Which of the following means "genetic change over time"
a)
natural selection
b)
speciation
c)
evolution
d)
fitness
29.
Do organisms "decide" to evolve and change?
a)
Yes, they know they need to change to survive
b)
No, they change because of natural selection
30.
The purpose of selective breeding is to
a)
Get bigger animals
b)
get smaller animals
c)
create animals with desirable traits
d)
create animals with bad traits
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