inherited traits vs acquired traits

Can you change an acquired trait?

• No, acquired traits are permanent.

• Yes, acquired traits can be changed or modified through new experiences or learning.

• Only genetic traits can be changed.

• Acquired traits cannot be changed after they are formed.

What is an inherited trait?

• A characteristic passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

• A feature that develops due to environmental factors.

• A temporary change in an organism's behavior.

• A trait that can be acquired during an organism's lifetime.

What role do genes play in inherited traits?

• Genes are responsible for the color of an organism's eyes.

• Genes carry the information that determines inherited traits, influencing physical characteristics and biological functions.

• Genes only affect the height of an organism.

• Genes are unrelated to physical characteristics.

What is the difference between a trait and a characteristic?

• A trait is a general term for an organism's features, while a characteristic is a specific quality.

• A trait is a specific feature or quality of an organism, while a characteristic is a broader term that can refer to a collection of traits.

• A trait is an inherited feature, while a characteristic is an acquired feature.

• A trait is a temporary quality, while a characteristic is a permanent quality.

Give an example of a trait that can be both inherited and acquired.

• Athletic ability

• Intelligence

• Height

• Eye color

What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

• Fur color in cats is an example of an inherited trait.

• The ability to fly in birds is an inherited trait.

• The size of a dog's ears is an inherited trait.

• The ability to bark in dogs is an inherited trait.

Is having gold contact lenses an inherited or acquired trait?

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

• Genetic mutation

• Environmental adaptation

Can acquired traits be passed to offspring?

• Yes, acquired traits can be passed to offspring.

• No, acquired traits cannot be passed to offspring as they are not encoded in the genes.

• Only some acquired traits can be passed to offspring.

• Acquired traits can be passed if they are beneficial.

What is an acquired trait?

• A characteristic inherited from parents

• A characteristic developed through environmental influences

• A characteristic that is always physical

• A characteristic that cannot be changed

Is dog fetching an inherited or acquired behavior?

• Inherited behavior

• Acquired behavior

• Instinctual behavior

• Learned behavior