Inherited Traits, Learned Behaviors, & Instincts

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What is an instinct?

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A natural behavior that an organism inherits.

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What is an inherited trait?

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Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

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Which of these affects the color of eyes a child will have?

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Genetic material from both parents.

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Bears go into hibernation. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Instinct.

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Jamal is very tall. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Inherited trait.

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What is the role of genetic material in inherited traits?

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It determines the characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

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Can learned behaviors change over time?

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Yes, learned behaviors can change based on new experiences.

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Give an example of an instinct in animals.

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Birds migrating south for the winter.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in humans.

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Riding a bicycle.