Exploring Inherited and Acquired Traits

Which of the following is an example of a trait?

• A person's favorite color

• A person's favorite movie

• A person's eye color

• A person's favorite food

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What is a physical trait?

• A trait that describes a person's habits

• A trait that describes how something acts

• A trait that describes how something looks or its structure

• A trait that describes a person's favorite activities

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Which of the following is a physical trait?

• Eye shape

• Migrating south for the winter

• Learning a new language

• Ability to play the piano

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What is a behavioral trait?

• A trait that describes a person's genetic makeup

• A trait that describes a person's physical appearance

• A trait that describes how something acts or something that was learned

• A trait that describes how something looks

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?

• Height

• Speaking a language

• Blood type

• Eye color

How are inherited traits passed down?

• Through learning and experience

• Through DNA from biological parents

• Through environmental factors

• Through personal choices

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Learning to cook

• Riding a bike

• Eye color

• Playing a musical instrument

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What is an acquired trait?

• A trait that is present at birth

• A trait that is passed down from your parents

• A trait that is developed during your life and not present in your DNA

• A trait that is coded in your DNA

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

• Learning to swim

• Height

• Blood type

• Natural hair color

Why are acquired traits not passed on to the next generation?

• Because they are not physical traits

• Because they are not important

• Because they are not in the DNA

• Because they are not behavioral traits