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6.92 Inherited versus Acquired Traits Worksheet

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Inherited versus Acquired Traits - Which comparison best describes inherited versus acquired traits? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑2 (supporting))

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Grade 6

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student’s family has genes associated with musical pitch perception. The student never takes music lessons and cannot play an instrument.

Which comparison is most accurate?

AGenes guarantee the student will be a musician.

BMusic lessons are inherited.

CInstrument skill is inherited even without practice.

DGenes may be inherited, but instrument-playing skill is acquired and requires learning and practice.

Solution & Explanation:Inherited genes can influence potential, but skills like playing an instrument are acquired through training and experience.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student is born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic condition. With a special low-phenylalanine diet, the student develops normally.

Which comparison best describes inherited vs. acquired factors here?

APKU is acquired from diet; normal development is inherited.

BPKU is inherited (genetic), while the diet is an acquired environmental intervention that changes outcomes.

CBoth PKU and diet are inherited.

DBoth are acquired because they affect health.

Solution & Explanation:PKU is caused by an inherited genetic mutation. The special diet is an acquired choice/treatment that prevents symptoms, showing environment can affect phenotype.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A person is born with a genetic variant that affects bone density. Over years, the person’s job involves heavy lifting, increasing bone density further.

Which comparison is most accurate?

AGenetic variant is acquired; additional bone density is inherited.

BBoth are inherited.

CBoth are acquired.

DGenetic variant is inherited; additional bone density from physical load is acquired.

Solution & Explanation:The variant in DNA is inherited. Bones remodel in response to mechanical load, so increased density from heavy lifting is acquired.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.6.92 (Grade 6 science practice and review on inherited versus acquired traits.).