Acquired and Inherited Traits Answers

Which statement best describes how the environment influences the traits of an individual?

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?

Which statement best describes heredity?

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 II (Both)?

Jaden’s father is not sensitive to poison ivy. Jaden is also not sensitive to poison ivy. Jaden’s lack of sensitivity to poison ivy is which kind of trait?

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)?

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 is an internal environmental factor that affects heredity?

Which describes the relationship between a genotype, a phenotype, and an organism’s experiences?

Lisa's mother is shown in the image. Which trait is Lisa most likely to inherit from her mother?