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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A species of pepper plants always grow large bell peppers in all environments. A plant that receives plenty of sunlight will produce more peppers than a plant that receives little sunlight. Which trait is inherited? Which is acquired?
A. The size of the peppers is inherited. The number of peppers produced is acquired.
B. The size of the peppers is acquired. The number of peppers produced is inherited.
C. Both the size and number of peppers are acquired traits.
D. Both the size and number of peppers are inherited traits.
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