Traits Review

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Characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring.

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Inherited Traits

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Which behavior is an instinct?

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A male grasshopper rubbing its legs together to attract a female.

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A mother dog and her puppy both have curly fur. Which best explains this?

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The mother dog inherited curly fur and passed on that trait to her puppy.

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Which sentence is TRUE?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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The genes in your body carry information about

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The size of your feet.

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What are traits that are learned from the environment called?

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Acquired Traits

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What is the term for variations in a species that can be inherited?

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Genetic Variations

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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

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Give an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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Eye color.

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Give an example of an acquired trait in animals.

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A dog learning to sit on command.