Traits

The scientific study of heredity is called __________ .

• Biology

• Gene Therapy

• Genetic Counseling

• Genetics

The color of your eyes, skin, and hair are examples of...

• inherited traits

• acquired traits

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A ____________ is something that you inherit.

• parent

• trait

• child

• inherit

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Hawks have sharp claws to help them catch their prey, this is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Toads hide during the day and come out at night to feed when it is much cooler, this is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Having dark hair like dad is an example of what kind of trait?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim in water. What kind of inherited trait is this?

• physical

• behavioral

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Sally's basketball skills.

• Johnny's brown hair.

• Alexa speaking Chinese.

• Billy's blue house.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

An opossum playing dead to confuse its predators is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Birds migrating in the winter to get food for the year is an example of

• a physical trait

• a behavioral trait