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What are inherited traits?

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Traits that are passed down from parents to their offspring, such as eye color or hair type.

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What are acquired traits?

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Traits that are learned or developed during an individual's life, such as skills or scars.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Having brown eyes, which is passed down from parents.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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Learning to ride a bicycle after practice.

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Can you change an acquired trait?

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Yes, acquired traits can change with experience or practice.

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Can you change an inherited trait?

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No, inherited traits are determined by genetics and cannot be changed.

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What is a characteristic of inherited traits?

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They are usually stable and do not change throughout a person's life.

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What is a characteristic of acquired traits?

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They can change based on experiences and environment.

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Is a scar an inherited or acquired trait?

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Acquired trait, because it is a result of an injury.

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Is the ability to swim an inherited or acquired trait for ducks?

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Inherited trait, as they are born with the instinct to swim.