Inherited Traits, Learned Behaviors, & Instincts

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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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What is an instinct?

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A natural behavior that an organism inherits.

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What affects the color of eyes a child will have?

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Genetic material from both parents.

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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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A rabbit digs a burrow. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Instinct.

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What are inherited traits?

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Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Riding a bicycle.

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What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

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Instinct is inherited, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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Can instincts change over time?

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No, instincts are natural behaviors that remain consistent across generations.

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What role do genes play in inherited traits?

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Genes carry the information that determines inherited traits.

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