Genetics Inherited Traits

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast
• his need to wear glasses
• his ability to speak English
• his need to count using his fingers

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast
• his need to wear glasses
• his ability to speak English
• his need to count using his fingers

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

Katie observes three birds sitting on a tree branch in her yard. All three birds are red with brown on their chests. Which best explains why the three birds have similar appearances?

• The birds have similar diets.
• The birds live in the same habitat.
• The birds are sitting in the same tree.
• The birds are members of the same population.