Gizmo Simulation: Inheritance 2023 Questions and
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Which traits were passed from parents to offspring?
skin color, antenna
How do the offspring of two parents that reproduce sexually differ from the
offspring of a single parent that reproduces asexually?
All of the offspring of the single asexual parent will have the same genetic traits as the
parent. The offspring of sexually-reproducing parents will have a mixture of their
parents' traits, and each offspring will be different
For a trait that is dominant/recessive, do the offspring of identical parents always
look like the parents?
No, because both parents can carry recessive genes which can only show in certain
offspring (it skips generations).
How can a trait skip a generation?
If both parents have the recessive trait, some of their offspring can inherit the recessive
trait from each parent. A recessive trait can skip a generation if at least two
grandparents have that trait.
For a codominant trait, do the offspring of identical parents always look like the
parents? Explain your answer.
No, the offspring of identical parents don't always look like the parents because each
offspring will receive dominant and recessive traits. But, recessive traits don't always
show and can skip a generation.
Suppose a human child had a mother with dyed-pink hair and a father who was
missing a finger (lost in an accident). Would the child inherit these traits?
Explain.
The child would not inherit these traits because they are acquired. Traits that are
obtained during life are not encoded in genes and therefore are not passed down.
How does food supply affect the body type of offspring?
The greater the food supply, the thicker the body of the offspring.
Which traits were not passed down?
body shape, tattoo
Answers Complete
Which traits were passed from parents to offspring?
skin color, antenna
How do the offspring of two parents that reproduce sexually differ from the
offspring of a single parent that reproduces asexually?
All of the offspring of the single asexual parent will have the same genetic traits as the
parent. The offspring of sexually-reproducing parents will have a mixture of their
parents' traits, and each offspring will be different
For a trait that is dominant/recessive, do the offspring of identical parents always
look like the parents?
No, because both parents can carry recessive genes which can only show in certain
offspring (it skips generations).
How can a trait skip a generation?
If both parents have the recessive trait, some of their offspring can inherit the recessive
trait from each parent. A recessive trait can skip a generation if at least two
grandparents have that trait.
For a codominant trait, do the offspring of identical parents always look like the
parents? Explain your answer.
No, the offspring of identical parents don't always look like the parents because each
offspring will receive dominant and recessive traits. But, recessive traits don't always
show and can skip a generation.
Suppose a human child had a mother with dyed-pink hair and a father who was
missing a finger (lost in an accident). Would the child inherit these traits?
Explain.
The child would not inherit these traits because they are acquired. Traits that are
obtained during life are not encoded in genes and therefore are not passed down.
How does food supply affect the body type of offspring?
The greater the food supply, the thicker the body of the offspring.
Which traits were not passed down?
body shape, tattoo
