Inherited vs Acquired Traits

Mariana knows that many of her characteristics were passed on to her by her parents. She also knows that many of her characteristics were learned from her environment. What question can be asked to learn which characteristic was inherited by Mariana?

• Does she have freckles?

• Does she do well in school?

• Does she enjoy playing sports?

• Does she have a lot of friends?

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which two are INHERITED?

• able to roller skate

• freckles

• green eyes

• fast reader

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

An organism gets the traits that are passed on to it by its parents

• before it is born

• when it is a baby

• when it is growing up

• when it is mature

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The length of an animal's tail is

• Inherited

• Acquired

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The shape of a plant's leaves is

• Inherited

• Acquired

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Looks at the pictures. Which of the pictures does NOT show an acquired trait?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Many organisms have inherited traits to help them survive in their environments. Which is an example of inherited characteristics that will help an organism survive in its environment?

• cows rubbing against fence posts

• snakes having scaly skin

• birds drinking from ponds

• owls resting in their nests

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring?

• height

• color of eyes

• sense of humor

• hair color

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a trait that has been passed down from parents to offspring

• Trait

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

characteristic of an individual that can be inherited from their parents

• Trait

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

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