WorksheetsGenetics Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
An __________________ trait is a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime (ex. scar or dyed hair)
acquired trait
learned behavior
inherited trait
acquired behavior
Which of the following can be considered an inherited trait? Select all that apply
Dog rolling over on command
Dog's fur color
Dog playing fetch
The shape of a dog's tail
An ________________ receives their genes (and DNA) from its _____________.
parent; offspring
offspring; traits
offspring; parent
parent; traits
Malik is a short, ten-year old boy. He has a scar on his hand. He is intelligent and even though he is short he is an excellent football player. Which of the his traits did he most likely inherit?
his scar
his height
being an excellent football player
his intelligence
Allison is a talented piano player. She is tall and has black hair. Which of these traits is an acquired trait?
her black hair
her height
playing the piano
Which trait would a child most likely acquire?
how to play lacrosse
eye color
long arms
ability to roll tongue during the game
An instinct is a learned behavior an animal is born knowing how to do. Which of the following is NOT an instinct?
a fishing knowing how to swim
a human knowing how to breathe
a bear hibernating during the winter
a human having two arms and legs
Which statement below explains why Missy was born with brown hair?
her aunt has brown hair
her favorite color is brown
she learned to have black hair
her parents have brown hair
Everyone in Lucas' family is shorter than 3 feet. Which of the following height characteristics will Lucas most likely inherit?
he will be shorter than 3ft
he will be 3ft exactly
he will be taller than 3ft
Which of the following is a behavioral characteristic (instinct) passed from parent to offspring in dogs?
rolling over
barking
fetching
sitting on command
The color of the cockatoo's feathers is an inherited
trait. The cockatoo unlocking its cage door is a
learned behavior.
true
false
In a population of cardinals, all the birds have short beaks. Their short beaks are an example of ________.
a learned behavior
an inherited trait
an acquired trait
an acquired behavior
