Can some inherited traits be changed by an organism’s environment?
A. Yes, for example, an organism’s size is inherited but can be changed by diet.
B. No, all traits are either inherited or acquired.
C. No, for example, your eye color does not change if you move to a different climate.
D. Yes, inherited behaviors can be changed to fit a new environment.
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Deer are mammals, which means all deer are covered in fur. Deer live in many different environments, and all deer have fur all year round. In the winter, deer grow thicker fur coats to help keep them warm. Which of these traits is inherited? Which is acquired?
A. A fur coat and a thick winter coat are both examples of acquired traits.
B. A fur coat is an acquired trait. A thick winter coat is an inherited trait.
C. A fur coat and a thick winter coat are both examples of inherited traits.
D. A fur coat is an inherited trait. A thick winter coat is an acquired trait.
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