S5L2 Inherited and Acquired Traits

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What is an Acquired Behavior?

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An Acquired Behavior is something you learn how to do, such as riding a bike or playing a musical instrument.

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What is an Inherited Trait?

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An Inherited Trait is a physical characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring, like eye color or hair type.

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What is a Physical Trait?

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A Physical Trait is a characteristic of an organism that can be seen, such as height, color, or shape.

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What is a characteristic?

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A characteristic is a feature or quality that helps to identify or describe an organism.

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What question can help determine if a trait is inherited?

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Asking 'What type of bird laid these eggs?' can help determine if the color of the eggs is inherited.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed through experience.

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Can the length of a dog's nails be inherited?

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No, the length of a dog's nails is not an inherited trait; it can be influenced by grooming and environment.

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What is an example of an Acquired Trait?

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An example of an Acquired Trait is learning to speak a language or ride a skateboard.

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Why might a hamster have white fur?

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The color of a hamster's fur is an inherited trait that can be determined by its parents.

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What is a question to learn about inherited traits in animals?

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A good question is 'Why does this animal have its specific color or pattern?'

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