Inherited vs. Acquired Traits in Genetics

What are traits that can be seen and measured called?

• Behavioral traits

• Inherited traits

• Physical traits

• Acquired traits

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Which of the following is an example of a physical trait?

• Ability to play piano

• Color of eyes

• Bird sitting on eggs

• Plant bending towards light

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What type of trait is exhibited by a fish propelling itself out of water?

• Physical trait

• Inherited trait

• Behavioral trait

• Acquired trait

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What type of trait is a bird sitting on its eggs to keep them warm?

• Physical and inherited

• Behavioral and acquired

• Behavioral and inherited

• Physical and acquired

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Playing basketball like Steph Curry

• Calluses on hands

• Height determined by DNA

• Hair color from dye

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What type of trait is the ability to play the piano?

• Behavioral and inherited

• Physical and acquired

• Behavioral and acquired

• Physical and inherited

Which of the following is an acquired trait?

• Calluses on hands

• Height

• Natural hair color

• Eye color

What is the natural shape of your nose an example of?

• Acquired trait

• Inherited trait

• Behavioral trait

• Environmental trait

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What determines the flavor of a fruit?

• Water intake

• Environmental factors

• Genetic code

• Amount of sunlight

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What causes galls on an oak leaf?

• Inherited trait

• Insect interaction

• Lack of nutrients

• Genetic mutation