ACQUIRED AND INHERITED TRAITS

Which describes the relationship between a genotype, a phenotype, and an organism's experiences? 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. A genotype is an organism's allele combination, which may be influenced by the organism's experiences. A phenotype is the physical appearance of a trait in an organism. A phenotype is an organism's allele combination. A genotype is the physical appearance of a trait in an organism, which may be influenced by the organism's experiences. A phenotype is an organism's allele combination, which may be influenced by the organism's experiences. A genotype is the physical appearance of a trait in an organism.

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.

Which best describes an acquired trait? An acquired trait is encoded in the DNA. An acquired trait is passed from parent to offspring. An acquired trait is not affected by one's peers. An acquired trait is developed during one's lifetime.

An acquired trait is developed during one's lifetime.

A book describes a future society in which the DNA of each child is mapped and the child is raised in a school that emphasizes development in the child's area of highest potential. Which statement best describes the author's central theme? Traits that are acquired through experiences can overcome traits that are genetically encoded. Environmental influences can improve the expression and performance of inherited traits. Traits that are determined by genetic makeup will be expressed despite what a person might learn. Inherited traits can be changed through the proper environmental influence if identified early in life.

Environmental influences can improve the expression and performance of inherited traits.

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? Having a long, narrow beak is an inherited trait that is genetically passed down. Having a long, narrow beak is an acquired trait that is determined by the availability of food. Having a short, wide beak is an acquired trait that is found in birds that have learned to adapt to the environmental changes. Having a short, wide beak is an inherited trait that is chosen by the bird as a result of its experiences.

Having a long, narrow beak is an inherited trait that is genetically passed down.

Which statement best describes heredity? Inherited traits are coded for in an individual's DNA. Individuals are born with acquired traits. Inherited traits are the result of learning, experiencing, and making choices. Acquired traits can be passed on to one's offspring.

Inherited traits are coded for in an individual's DNA.

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? The chameleon has one of its two groups of toes around a branch. The chameleon's flexible tail is grasping a twig. The chameleon's long tongue is curled in its mouth. The chameleon has skin that turned brown-red.

The chameleon has skin that turned brown-red.

Which statement best describes how the environment influences the traits of an individual? The environment influences the genotype but not the phenotype of the individual. The environment influences the phenotype but not the genotype of the individual. The environment influences both the genotype and the phenotype of the individual. The environment influences neither the genotype nor the phenotype of the individual.

The environment influences the phenotype but not the genotype of the individual.

Which is an acquired trait? eye color blood type a tiger's stripes a scar

a scar

Which trait is determined by genetics alone? skin color athletic ability blood type big muscles

blood type

Which is an inherited trait? flavor of an apple from a particular tree hierarchical status of a wolf in a pack ability to ride a bike interest in stamp collecting

flavor of an apple from a particular tree

Which is an internal environmental factor that affects heredity? light temperature nutrition hormones

hormones

Jaden's father is immune to poison ivy. Jaden is also immune to poison ivy. Jaden's immunity to poison ivy is which kind of trait? environmental acquired learned inherited

inherited

An example of a trait that would be considered acquired and inherited is

muscle tone