Question 1

An inherited trait is __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A characteristic a living thing gets from its parents.

Answer

Acquired throughout the organism's lifetime.

Answer

Passed from sibling to sibling.

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A characteristic a non-living thing gets from its parents.

Question 2

An offspring gets ____________ gene from each parent to determine height.

Accepted Answer

one

Answer

three

Answer

two

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an animal showing a learned behavior?

Accepted Answer

an otter using a stone to open shells

Answer

a lion drinking from a watering hole

Answer

a cheetah running fast to catch prey

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a chameleon changing color in the heat

Question 4

Genes are made up of ___________________.

Accepted Answer

DNA

Answer

ENA

Answer

DAN

Question 5

Which of the following traits of a guinea pig are probably affected by its environment?

Accepted Answer

The guinea pig is overweight.

Answer

The guinea pig is a male.

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The guinea pig has brown eyes.

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The guinea pig has brown and white fur.

Question 6

Behaviors that are inherited and do  not need to be learned or practiced are called ______________.

Accepted Answer

instincts

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inherited physical traits

Answer

learned behaviors

Answer

acquired traits

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