Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or height.

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What are learned behaviors?

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Learned behaviors are actions or skills that an individual acquires through experience or practice, such as riding a bike or brushing teeth.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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An example of an inherited trait in humans is having brown hair.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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An example of a learned behavior in animals is a dog learning to sit on command.

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How do inherited traits differ from learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed down from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is an example of a physical characteristic that is inherited?

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An example of a physical characteristic that is inherited is height.

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What is an example of a skill that is learned?

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An example of a skill that is learned is playing a musical instrument.

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Can a child inherit the ability to play a sport?

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No, the ability to play a sport is a learned behavior, not an inherited trait.

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What is the role of environment in learned behaviors?

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The environment plays a crucial role in learned behaviors as it provides experiences and opportunities for learning.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural, innate behavior that an animal is born with, such as a bird building a nest.