Inherited Physical Characteristics Quiz

What is the term for the differences and similarities in characteristics among individuals?

• Inheritance

• Heredity

• Dominance

• Variation

What is the process by which characteristics are passed from parents to offspring?

• Mutation

• Variation

• Heredity

• Evolution

Which of the following is an observable physical characteristic?

• Intelligence

• Personality

• Height

• Happiness

What type of trait overpowers a recessive trait?

• Inherited

• Recessive

• Dominant

• Genetic

What is a cleft chin?

• A body form

• A skin color

• An indentation on the chin

• A type of hair

What are attached earlobes?

• Earlobes that are small

• Earlobes that are large

• Earlobes connected to the face

• Earlobes that hang down

What is a recessive trait?

• Always visible

• Only visible when no dominant gene is present

• Inherited from grandparents

• Stronger than dominant traits

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic?

• Favorite food

• Eye color

• Height

• Hair type

What color can hair be inherited as?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Purple

What is the term for the ability to roll one's tongue?

• Inherited trait

• Dominant trait

• Recessive trait

• Physical characteristic