Inherited and acquired traits

What are inherited traits?

• Traits we learn from our parents

• Traits we develop over time

• Traits passed down from our parents genes

• Traits we acquire from friends

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Ability to play the piano

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

• Speaking a foreign language

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Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• Hair color

• Freckles

• Learning to swim

• Foot size

What are acquired traits?

• Traits passed down from parents

• Traits we develop through experiences

• Traits we inherit from our grandparents

• Traits we are born with

Which of these is an example of an inherited trait?

• Being good at basketball

• Having a scar from falling off a bike

• Having dimples like your mom

• Knowing how to ride a skateboard

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Which of these traits can be inherited from your parents?

• Swimming ability

• Hair color

• Reading skills

• Favorite food

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Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

• Learning to fetch a ball

• Having stripes like a zebra

• Building a nest

• Playing with other animals

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What type of trait is passed down from parents to offspring?

• Acquired trait

• Inherited trait

• Learned trait

• Environmental trait

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Which of these traits can be acquired through practice?

• Eye color

• Shoe size

• Playing a musical instrument

• Skin color

3. Some traits of animals and plants are inherited, and others are acquired.

4. Which of these are acquired traits? Choose two correct answers.

• 1. Scratch marks on a tree trunk

• 1. Curved beak on a flamingo

• 2. Scar on a zebra’s leg from being bitten

• 1. Fangs on a snake