L.3.1 EOG Review #11

Which of the following best explains why children usually look more like their siblings (brothers and sisters) than their friends?

• They eat more of the same foods and drinks as their siblings.

• They spend more time together over the years with their siblings.

• They share many of the same genes from their parents with their siblings.

• They share more of the same environmental influences with their siblings.

A deer inherits some of its features from its parents. Other features come from its environment. Which feature would a deer MOST likely inherit from its parents?

• a long scar

• brown eyes

• missing teeth

• a broken antler

Which human trait is MOST likely inherited from a parent?

• learning to ride a bike

• holding a spoon

• reading a book

• height

When both a dominant and recessive gene are present, which of the following is true?

• The dominant trait will be visible.

• The recessive trait will be visible.

• Neither trait will be visible.

• It cannot be predicted which trait will be visible.

A young boy and his brothers have green eyes. This trait is BEST described as

• learned

• dietary

• inherited

• environmental

Which of these is an inherited behavior?

• a seal balancing a ball

• a dog getting the newspaper

• a spider spinning a web

• an ape using sign language

The picture shows a kitten, along with its parents.

Why does the kitten appear to be different from either parent?

• The kitten did not have the proper nutrition during development.

• The kitten gets half its traits from both parents, and this creates variety.

• The kitten has a disease that makes it look different from its parents.

• The kitten is not fully grown and will soon look identical to one of the parents.

The Ohio state tree is the buckeye. Which of these is a trait that is inherited by the buckeye

tree in the reproduction process?

• number of leaves that fall during winter

• change in leaf color during the autumn season

• type of mineral that is absorbed from the soil

• amount of water that is available for growth

A 13-year-old boy has blue eyes. Which statement concerning his eye color is correct?

• It is a result of asexual reproduction.

• It is a result of childhood nutrition.

• It is an inherited characteristic.

• It is a personal choice.

Which is an inherited behavior?

• A dog obeys a command from a trainer.

• A bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs.

• A hamster runs through a maze to get to the food at the other end.

• A cat goes to the food bowl when its owner walks into the kitchen