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Inherited and acquired traits

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following characteristics is considered an inherited trait?
    Dimples
    Riding a horse
    Learning to cook
    Playing soccer
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following traits can be passed down from parents to their children?
    Skills in painting
    Freckles
    Knowledge of history
    Ability to play an instrument
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these is an inherited trait?
    Riding a bicycle
    Reading books
    Playing chess
    Curly hair
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following traits is inherited from your parents?
    Riding a skateboard
    Playing soccer
    Learning to swim
    Stretchy earlobes
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
    Learning to ride a bike
    Being able to speak a language
    Playing a musical instrument
    Having blue eyes
    30s
  • Q6
    What is an example of an inherited trait in plants?
    Flower color
    Size of leaves
    Growth rate
    Response to sunlight
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait in animals?
    Number of legs
    Body size
    Fur color
    Trained to perform tricks
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following traits is most likely acquired during a person's life?
    Inherited eye disease
    Skin color
    Ability to ride a bicycle
    Height
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is a physical trait that is inherited?
    Curly hair
    Playing soccer
    Knowledge of history
    Ability to solve math problems
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a trait that comes from a person's genetic makeup?
    Favorite sports
    Cooking skills
    Learning to swim
    Blood type
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an acquired trait?
    Playing the piano
    Blood type
    Height
    Freckles
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is an inherited trait?
    Eye color
    Language skills
    Abilities to ride a bike
    Tattoos
    30s

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