Inherited

What do we call characteristics passed down from parents to their offspring?

• behavior

• nodule

• inherited trait

• function

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Which is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

• Flower colour

• Leaf shape

• Root length

• Number of seeds

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Which of the following is an inherited trait of a plant?

• Number of leaves

• Broken stem

• Color of flower

• Wilted flowers

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The passing on of traits and behaviors from parents to their offspring is

• offspring

• heredity

• DNA

• genes

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We get 1/2 of our genes from our mother and 1/2 of our genes from our father

• True

• False

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The scientific study of heredity is called __________ .

• Biology

• Gene Therapy

• Genetic Counseling

• Genetics

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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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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair

• crying a lot

• ability to jump high

• his ability to talk

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern

• obedience to commands

• food brand preference

• affection for a specific home

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To receive a characteristic or trait genetically form one's parent or grandparent.

• Inherit

• Nurture

• Acquire

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