5.L.3.2 Inherited vs. Acquired Traits

Which of the following human traits is LEAST likely to be inherited?

• height

• eye color

• hair color

• fingerprints

Which of the following is an inherited human trait?

• eye color

• sleep patterns

• sense of balance

• sense of humor

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Barney is a cat. Which trait was made by his environment?

• Barney has a long tail.

• Barney has brown eyes.

• Barney has a pink tongue.

• Barney has a scar on his ear.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which characteristic is inherited in fish but learned in humans?

• size

• eye color

• ability to swim

• ability to get food

A baby horse will inherit all of these traits from its parents EXCEPT

• height

• weight

• coat color.

• preferred food

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Choose all of the plant traits that are inherited from parent to offspring.

• seed germination

• leaf shape

• plant height

• flower color

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2