Inherited traits

• Science
• 9th Grade

What are inherited traits?

1. Set of instructions
2. Behavior of a person
3. Characteristics passed down from the parents
4. How someone acts

How do offspring inherit traits?

1. through physical appearance
2. Through their parents genes
3. through behavior
4. through being taught

Which is a trait that people are born with?

1. The dislike of certain foods
2. Ability to speak French
3. Ability to play a piano
4. Ability to roll your tongue

Which trait is NOT one that is inherited in puppies?

1. injured paw
2. nose shape
3. fur color
4. paws

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

1. crying a lot
2. brown hair
3. ability to talk
4. ability to eat

Which of these are inherited traits of a giraffe?

1. knowing how to eat and drink
2. knowing how to stand up and walk
3. being aggressive or calm
4. long neck, four long legs

Which of these is an inherited trait?

1. ability to read
2. pierced ears
3. dimples
4. speaking french

By comparing their traits, can you guess which animal is the baby's parent?

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Which of these is NOT an example of inherited trait?

1. A person's height
2. A person's ability to write
3. A person's eye shape
4. A person's hair color

Which of these are inherited traits of this rabbit?

1. White fur
2. Long ears
3. Short fluffy tail
4. All of the above