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A mother cat is a calico, with orange, black, and white fur. She has three kittens—an orange female, a black and orange female, and a black female. Did she reproduce sexually or asexually? Choose the option that has the best evidence to support your choice.(1 point)
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Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.

Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.
Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.

Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
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Answer 1

The best response to support the choice of sexual reproduction is:

Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

This statement highlights that the variation in appearance among the kittens suggests that they inherited different combinations of genes from both parents, which is consistent with sexual reproduction. In asexual reproduction, offspring are typically genetic clones of the parent, showing little to no variation.

Answer 2

Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)?(1 point)
Responses

eye shape
eye shape

fingernail length
fingernail length

skin tone
skin tone

number and presence of dimples

Answer 3

The acquired trait from the options provided is:

fingernail length.

Fingernail length can change due to environmental factors, personal grooming habits, and health, making it an acquired trait rather than inherited. The other traits listed (eye shape, skin tone, and number and presence of dimples) are primarily determined by genetics and are inherited.

Answer 4

Of the following traits, which one is inherited?(1 point)
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eye color
eye color

reading
reading

writing
writing

riding a bike

Answer 5

The inherited trait from the options provided is:

eye color.

Eye color is determined by genetic factors and is passed down from parents to offspring. The other traits listed (reading, writing, and riding a bike) are learned behaviors and skills that are not inherited.