Traits and Heredity: What Is Heredity?

The video tutorial explains the concept of traits, which are characteristics of living things. It distinguishes between observable traits, like skin color, and hidden traits, like blood type. The tutorial also covers heredity, the process of passing traits from parents to offspring, and compares traits that are inherited with those that are not, such as athletic ability.

What is another term used for characteristics in the context of living organisms?

• Qualities

• Features

• Attributes

• Traits

Which of the following is an example of a trait that is easily observable?

• Athletic ability

• Skin color

• Shape of a heart valve

• Blood type

Which trait is typically passed from parents to their children?

• Hair color

• Athletic ability

• Language skills

• Musical talent

What is the process called that involves passing traits from parents to offspring?

• Evolution

• Adaptation

• Heredity

• Mutation

Which of the following is NOT typically inherited from parents?

• Eye color

• Height

• Athletic ability

• Blood type