But Not This from Parents…
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Satti’s concern about having children?
a) That they might inherit her polio
b) That they would not study well
c) That they might be shorter than her
d) That they would not like sports
2. What did the doctor explain to Satti?
a) Polio is inherited from parents
b) Polio is caused by a virus and is not passed down from parents
c) Polio is always present at birth
d) Polio can be cured with a special diet
3. Which of the following is an example of a trait inherited from parents?
a) The ability to speak English
b) Hair color and eye shape
c) A broken arm from an accident
d) Favorite type of music
4. Why do some people believe that illnesses like polio are inherited?
a) Because they do not understand how diseases spread
b) Because all family members always look the same
c) Because doctors tell them so
d) Because polio is in the air
5. What lesson does Satti’s story teach us?
a) All diseases are inherited
b) Some conditions are caused by infections, not genetics
c) Polio is always inherited from parents
d) People should not talk about inherited traits
Answers and Explanation
1. (a) Satti was worried her children might inherit polio.
2. (b) The doctor explained that polio is caused by a virus, not inherited.
3. (b) Hair color and eye shape are genetic traits.
4. (a) Some people have misconceptions about inherited diseases.
5. (b) Some diseases, like polio, are caused by infections, not inheritance.
Experiments with Peas – Rough or Smooth?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Gregor Mendel’s contribution to science?
a) He discovered the microscope
b) He studied inheritance in pea plants
c) He invented modern farming tools
d) He was the first scientist to study soil quality
2. What traits did Mendel study in pea plants?
a) The taste of the peas
b) The size of the leaves
c) The color and texture of the seeds
d) The amount of water needed for growth
3. What did Mendel observe about pea seeds?
a) They could be mixed, half rough and half smooth
b) They were always either rough or smooth
c) They changed their texture based on sunlight
d) They became rounder when planted in different soils
4. Why did scientists not understand Mendel’s findings at first?
a) His experiments were incorrect
b) They were unfamiliar with plant biology
c) They did not know about genes yet
d) They did not believe in inheritance
5. What was one of Mendel’s key discoveries?
a) Traits are passed down in predictable patterns
b) Plants change shape based on climate
c) All seeds look the same over time
d) Scientists should not study plants
Answers and Explanation
1. (b) Mendel studied how traits are inherited in pea plants.
2. (c) He observed seed texture (rough or smooth) and color (yellow or green).
3. (b) He found that pea seeds were always either rough or smooth.
4. (c) Scientists did not yet understand genes and inheritance.
5. (a) Mendel discovered that traits are inherited in a predictable manner.
Some from the Family, Some from the Environment
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What made Vibha recognize her nana from a distance?
a) His way of walking
b) His loud laughter
c) His colorful clothes
d) His pet dog
2. What trait did Vibha’s nana have that affected his hearing?
a) He was born with a hearing problem
b) He talked loudly and had difficulty hearing
c) He used a special musical device
d) He only had hearing issues in one ear
3. How do people adjust to hearing difficulties?
a) By speaking loudly
b) By ignoring conversations
c) By using hearing aids or sign language
d) By avoiding loud places
4. What is an example of something we learn from our environment?
a) The language we speak
b) The color of our eyes
c) The shape of our ears
d) The size of our nose
5. What does this lesson teach us about traits?
a) All traits are inherited from parents
b) Some traits come from family, while others are influenced by environment
c) Only illnesses are passed down
d) Environment has no role in shaping people
Answers and Explanation
1. (b) Vibha’s nana had a loud laugh, making him easy to recognize.
2. (b) He talked loudly because he had difficulty hearing.
3. (c) People use hearing aids or sign language to adapt.
4. (a) Language is learned from the environment.
5. (b) Traits can be inherited, but skills and behaviors are influenced by surroundings.
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