Inherited Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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A trait handed down to you by your family.

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What do we call the product of parents?

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Offspring.

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What characteristic is most likely to be inherited by a baby?

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Blue eyes.

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What do we call a behavior animals are born to do?

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Instincts.

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What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

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Favorite color.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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

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Can you name a physical characteristic that is inherited?

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Hair color.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A dog learning to sit on command.

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What is the role of genes in inherited traits?

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Genes carry the information that determines inherited traits.

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How do environmental factors influence traits?

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Environmental factors can affect how traits are expressed, but they do not change inherited traits.