Inherited Traits/Learned Behavior Vocabulary

Front

What is the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

What is a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring?

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Inherited trait

Front

What is a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime?

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Acquired trait

Front

What is a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait?

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Gene

Front

What is a behavior that an organism inherits?

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Instinct

Front

What is the term for traits that are learned through experience?

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Learned behavior

Front

What is the genetic material that carries information in living organisms?

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DNA

Front

What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed during an organism's life.

Front

What is an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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