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A science class is observing a gerbil. The gerbil has brown fur. Which of these is the BEST explanation for the gerbil’s brown fur?

• The gerbil had a parent with brown fur.

• The gerbil eats food that gives it a brown color.

• The gerbil has fur that changes color to blend in.

• The gerbil is exposed to large amounts of sunlight.

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Which characteristic would a child NOT inherit from one or both of its

parents?

• freckles

• hair style

• eye color

• dimples

Which are examples of inherited traits?

• specific beliefs

• fingerprints

• memories

• nose shape

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Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents?

• shape of earlobes

• musical ability

• personality

• language

Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its

environment?

• its color

• its length of ears

• its food preference

• its ability to see in the dark

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Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is

intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most

likely inherit?

• his height

• his scar on his right cheek

• his intelligence

• his ability to play the drums

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Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express

• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats

• a characteristic that is passed on from one’s parents

• a characteristic that is influenced by one’s surroundings

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When Tyler began to tie his own shoes, he was demonstrating what kind

of characteristic?

• inherited

• recessive

• learned

• innate

Which feature of a bird is controlled only by inherited genes?

• diet

• habitat

• life span

• beak shape

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Which is true about parents and their offspring?

• Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in the offspring being identical to the parents.

• Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in parents teaching offspring how to look and act.

• Most characteristics are chosen by the offspring and not passed from

  parent to offspring.

• Some characteristics are learned and not passed from parent to

  offspring.

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