Acquired and Inherited Traits Answers
Within a flock of birds, some birds have long narrow beaks, and other birds have short wide beaks. Environmental changes happen that make it harder for birds that have short wide beaks to find food. After several generations, most of the flock has long, narrow beaks. Which statement best describes the trait of the type of beak that a bird in this flock has?
Which statement best describes heredity?
Which trait is determined by genetics alone?
Which is an internal environmental factor that affects heredity?
Chameleons have a long tongue used to catch insects. The five toes on each foot are bound in two separate groups: one group of two toes and one group of three toes. This allows chameleons to grasp onto branches. Chameleons also have a flexible tail they use to hold onto branches, and they can change the color of their skin to communicate with other chameleons and for camouflage. Which statement about chameleons refers to the expression of a trait that is most influenced by the environment?
A student is given a list of traits and is asked to organize them in a Venn diagram as shown below. Which traits should the student put in section III (Acquired)?
Which statement best describes how the environment influences the traits of an individual?
Tara has two dogs. They win many of the agility competitions they enter. These competitions test a dog's ability to run, jump, maneuver around and through obstacles, and follow complex instructions. These two dogs have a litter of puppies together. Which description most correctly describes these puppies?
Which describes the relationship between a genotype, a phenotype, and an organism’s experiences?
Which best describes an acquired trait?
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