Inherited and Acquired Traits
Explore the difference between inherited traits passed down from parents and acquired traits developed during an organism's life.
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Inherited and Acquired Traits
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between inherited and acquired traits.
1. Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
Learning to ride a bike
Having brown eyes
Getting a sunburn
Breaking an arm
2. An acquired trait is something an organism during its lifetime.
is born with
learns or develops
passes to its offspring
cannot change
1. The color of a person's hair is an inherited trait.
True
False
2. A scar from a cut is an inherited trait.
True
False
1. Traits that are passed from parents to their offspring are called traits.
2. Traits that an organism develops or learns during its life are called traits.
1. Give two examples of inherited traits you might have from your parents.
2. Give two examples of acquired traits that a person might have.
Match each trait with the correct type.
1. Freckles
a. Acquired Trait
2. Ability to read
b. Inherited Trait
3. Natural hair color
4. A broken finger