Applied Genetics

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Question 1

Which of these is an example of both an acquired and inherited trait?

Question 2

Which trait is determined by genetics alone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: blood type

Question 3

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

Question 4

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)?

Question 5

Which is an inherited trait?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: flavor of an apple from a particular tree

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: A genotype is an organism's allele combination. A phenotype is the physical appearance of a trait in an organism, which may be influenced by the organism’s experiences.

Question 7

Which best describes an acquired trait?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: An acquired trait is developed during one’s lifetime.

Question 8

Which is an acquired trait?

Question 9

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?

Question 10

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?

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