Inherited Traits Quiz

What are inherited traits?

• Traits that can be learned

• Traits that are passed from parents to offspring

• Traits that change frequently

• Traits that are not influenced by genetics

How are traits governed by the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the cell nucleus?

• Through environmental factors

• By physical exercise

• By the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes

• Through daily nutrition

What is heredity?

• The process of natural selection

• The transfer of traits from one generation to another

• The mutation of genes over time

• The study of ecosystems

Who is known as the "father of modern genetics"?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

• James Watson

In which year was Gregor Mendel born?

• 1822

• 1859

• 1901

• 1871

Gregor Mendel was a monk in which country?

• Germany

• Austria

• England

• France

Through experiments with what type of plants did Mendel discover the basic principles of heredity?

• Tomato plants

• Pea plants

• Rose bushes

• Apple trees

What is an inherited trait?

• A) A skill learned during one's lifetime

• B) A characteristic passed from offspring to parent

• C) A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• D) A random mutation that occurs in an organism

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

• A) Ability to play a musical instrument

• B) Freckles

• C) Knowledge of a foreign language

• D) Proficiency in mathematics

Which of the following is NOT an example of an inherited trait in animals?

• A) Eye color

• B) Hair texture

• C) Face shape

• D) Learned behavior