Inherited and Aquired Traits

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What are characteristics passed from parents to their offspring?

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Inherited trait

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What does an acquired trait mean?

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It is learned or happened after birth.

Front

Is speaking an inherited or acquired trait?

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Acquired

Front

Is a bird building a nest an inherited or acquired trait?

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Inherited

Front

Is being left- or right-handed an inherited or acquired trait?

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Inherited

Front

Define inherited traits.

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Traits that are passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

Front

Define acquired traits.

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Traits that are gained or learned after birth due to environment or experience.

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Eye color.

Front

Give an example of an acquired trait.

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Playing a musical instrument.

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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.