Animal Cells

What are animals without backbones called?

• Invertebrates

• Vertebrates

• Arthropods

• Mammals

Which animal group is known for having scales or scutes?

• Birds

• Fish

• Mammals

• Reptiles

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleus Acid

• Dinucleic Acid

• Dinucleotide Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What is DNA responsible for in animals?

• Protecting animals from diseases

• Helping animals learn

• Passing on inherited traits

• Providing energy

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What type of trait is a bird's beak?

• Temporary

• Learned

• Inherited

• Acquired

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What makes acquired traits unable to be passed to offspring?

• They are inherited from the parents

• They are only found in certain animals

• They are always negative traits

• They are not encoded in DNA

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

• Ability to lay eggs

• Type of beak in birds

• Scars from injuries

• The presence of hair

How are acquired traits different from inherited traits?

• Inherited traits are not passed through DNA

• Inherited traits can be learned

• Acquired traits are passed from parent to offspring

• Acquired traits are learned or caused by the environment

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait?

• Color of fur in mammals

• Learning to read

• Type of scales in fish

• Instincts like following the mother

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Why are inherited traits important for animals?

• They can be acquired at any time

• They change based on the environment

• They ensure the survival of the species

• They help animals learn new skills

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