Nov. 20 Inheritance & Traits Assessment- Ms. Lowrance - Maureen Lowrance | Laabri

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Which of the following can you use to observe? Select ALL correct answers.

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Look at the 2 fishes above. What is one trait they have the same?

has 4 fins

has spots

has extra long whiskers

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Look at the fish below. Write in the box below one variation, or difference, between the two fishes below.

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Write in the box below another variation, or difference, between the two fishes above.

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Is it possible that these are both the same species of fishes?

Yes

No

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Which statement identify traits the foal most likely inherited from its parents?

Short legs from its mother

A spotted hair pattern from its father

Stripes from both parents

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Genes/DNA tell your body what color to make your eyes and hair.

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Ɛnyɛ ampa

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Animals and plants inherit their genes/DNA from their environment.

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The fish all have the same colors, the same shape, and similar spots. What caused all three of these fish to be similar?

Genes/DNA

Variations

The environment

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What might have caused the fish in pond 2 to be bigger?

Genes/DNA

More space and/or food

Fewer fish

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Some human traits are acquired/environmental, and some are inherited. Select all the traits below that are acquired/environmental:

Height

Dancing

Riding a bike

Hair color

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Which of the following could be caused by both inheritance and the environment?

A baby's skin color

A wolf's size

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Look at the bee family tree above. Is it possible or impossible for the parents to have ALL those offspring and why?

Impossible because of offspring 3's wings.

Possible because of offspring 3's body.

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Which of the following is an example of an animal adapation that helps the animal survive?

An armadillo's hard armor

A dog's tail