Inheritance

A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

• physical behavior

• acquired trait

What is an acquired trait?

• a characteristic that a living thing is born with

• a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime

• physical appearance

• heredity

Are acquired physical traits passed down from parents to offspring?

• yes

• no

earlobe attachment

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Gold contact lenses

• Inherited Traits

• Acquired Traits

Eye Color

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Blood type

• Inherited

• Acquired

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Speaking

• inherited
• acquired

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

The passing on of genetic traits from parents to children or offspring.

• Nurture

• Heredity

• Environment

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

To receive a characteristic or trait genetically form one's parent or grandparent.

• Inherit

• Nurture

• Acquire