Question

1. how do cheetahs acquire their spot patterns?

• the spots develop based on the environment in which the cheetah lives.
• the spots are inherited from their parents through genetic traits.
• the spots appear randomly as the cheetah grows older.
• the spots are influenced by the cheetahs diet.

Explanation:

Identify the biological basis of physical traits

Physical characteristics like coat patterns are determined by genetic information.

Connect coat patterns to genetic inheritance

The process of Gene Expression translates inherited DNA into physical traits.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: Environment does not determine basic spot patterns.
• Option 2: Genetic traits are inherited from parents.
• Option 3: Spot patterns are not random developmental events.
• Option 4: Diet does not alter DNA-coded patterns.

Select the correct biological mechanism

Inheritance of genetic traits from parents is the correct mechanism.

Answer:

• The spots develop based on the environment in which the cheetah lives.
• The spots are inherited from their parents through genetic traits. (Correct answer)
• The spots appear randomly as the cheetah grows older.
• The spots are influenced by the cheetah's diet.