Heredity

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic a living thing gets from its parents.

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What does heredity mean?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A trait that is caused by environmental factors or experiences, not inherited.

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Can you give an example of an acquired trait?

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A leaf with brown spots due to disease.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an organism acquires through experience or observation.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Bears catching salmon.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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A behavior that is inherited and performed without prior experience.

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Give an example of instinctive behavior.

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A bird building a nest.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, while acquired traits are developed due to environmental influences.

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What is an example of an inherited trait?

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A fox having sharp teeth.