Heredity Review

Which statement most likely explains why Beth was born with black hair?

• That's her favorite color.

• Beth's friends have black hair.

• Beth's parents have black hair.

• Beth's favorite singer has black hair.

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Everyone in Jamilla's family has a height greater than 5 feet 8 inches. Which height characteristic will Jamilla most likely inherit?

• to be exactly 5 feet tall

• to be exactly 5 feet 8 inches tall

• to be taller than 5 feet 8 inches tall

• to be shorter than 5 feet 8 inches tall

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A dog with naturally long fur is shaved by her owner. She then becomes pregnant, and the father has long fur. Which will most likely be true about her offspring's fur?

• no fur

• long fur

• short fur

• medium-length fur

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Ray will soon have a baby sister. Ray's father has dark hair and Ray's mother has light hair. Which will most likely be the hair color of the new baby?

• It will be dark, because the baby will inherit only Ray's characteristics.

• It will be dark, because the baby will inherit only the father's characteristics.

• It will be light, because the baby will inherit only the mother's characteristics.

• It could be light or dark, because the baby will inherit characteristics from both parents.

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Jack's white female rabbit had 6 baby rabbits. One is white, two are brown, two are white with brown spots, and one is brown with white spots. Which can be most likely concluded about the father rabbit?

• He has brown fur.

• He has white fur.

• He has black fur.

• He has grey fur.

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Madison is a 5th grader with brown hair and brown eyes. Which statement best explains why she has brown eyes?

• Madison changed her eye color to match her hair.

• Madison's best friend has brown eyes.

• Madison's parents have brown eyes.

• Madison likes the color brown.

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• dimples

• long hair

• favorite color

• driving ability

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Which is an example of a learned characteristic?

• color of a dog's fur

• color blindness of a person

• ability of a mouse to run a maze

• a person's ability to roll their tongue

Which is an instinct in dogs?

• barking

• fetching

• rolling over

• sitting on command

Mark has long legs, can run fast, can react quickly, and can throw a ball a long distance. Which characteristic is most likely inherited?

• height (long legs)

• running speed

• quick reaction time

• ability to throw the ball a long distance

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