Inherited & Acquired Traits Quiz

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A dog learning to play fetch is an example of…

A. an acquired trait

B. an inherited trait

A segment of DNA that has the code for a specific trait is called a…

A. section

B. gene

C. DNA

D. jean

Why do identical twins look the same, but act differently?

They have the DIFFERENT ___________ traits.
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A. acquired

B. inherited

A polar bear having large paws is an example of…

A. an inherited trait

B. an acquired trait

An inherited trait is a trait that…

A. an organism is born with

B. an organism learns

C. an organism does

D. an organism can control

An acquired trait is one that…

A. organisms get from their parents

B. organisms are born with

C. organisms learn to do or it happens to them

The location where genetic information is in the nucleus…

A. chromosome

B. gene

C. nucleus

D. DNA

Why do identical twins look the same, but act differently?

They have the SAME ___________ traits.
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A. inherited

B. acquired