S5L2 Inherited and Acquired Traits

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What is an Acquired Behavior?

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An Acquired Behavior is something you learn how to do, such as riding a bike or playing a musical instrument.

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What is an Inherited Trait?

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An Inherited Trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring, such as eye color or fur color.

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What is an example of an Acquired Trait?

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An example of an Acquired Trait is a dog's broken leg, which is not inherited but a result of an injury.

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What is a Physical Trait?

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A Physical Trait is a characteristic of an organism that can be observed, such as height, color, or shape.

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What is a Characteristic?

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A Characteristic is a feature or quality that helps to identify or describe an organism.

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What is the difference between Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits?

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Inherited Traits are genetic and passed from parents to offspring, while Acquired Traits are learned or developed through experience.

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What question would help you learn about a hamster's inherited traits?

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You could ask, 'Why does the hamster have white fur?'

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Which trait of a pig is likely affected by the environment?

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The pig being overweight is likely affected by its environment.

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What is an example of a trait that is not inherited?

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The way a dog runs to the door when it hears a bell is an example of a behavior that is not inherited.

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What is the role of the environment in determining traits?

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The environment can influence traits by affecting growth, health, and behavior, such as a pig becoming overweight.