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Inheritance and variation

Quiz by Amor Riel

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of variation?
    Wearing the same school uniform
    Having the same favorite color as your friend
    Different hair colors in a family
    30s
  • Q2
    What is inheritance?
    Adopting traits from friends
    Traits that children develop on their own
    Traits passed down from parents to their children
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is an example of inheritance?
    Having blue eyes like your father
    Learning to play a musical instrument
    Dyeing your hair a different color
    30s
  • Q4
    What is variation?
    Changing traits in an individual
    Differences among individuals of the same species
    Similarities among individuals of the same species
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a trait?
    A group of friends
    A characteristic or feature of an individual
    A type of food
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of variation in plants?
    Different flower colors in a garden
    Growing plants in different pots
    Having the same shape of leaves
    30s
  • Q7
    What is genetic inheritance?
    Learning new traits from teachers
    Passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes
    Copying traits from friends
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a variation in animals?
    Having different fur colors
    Having the same size as a friend
    Having the same favorite food as a sibling
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of genetic inheritance?
    Having curly hair like your mother
    Changing your hairstyle
    Learning to ride a bike
    30s
  • Q10
    True or False: We get our genes from our parents.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q11
    True or False: Aside from genetic mutation, environmental background is also a cause in variation.
    True
    False
    30s

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