S5L2b (inherited & acquired traits)

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that a living thing is born with, passed down from parents to offspring.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime, not passed down from parents.

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Give an example of an inherited physical trait.

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A girl has brown eyes.

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Give an example of an acquired physical trait.

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A child learns to ride a bike.

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What is a physical trait?

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A characteristic of an organism that can be observed, such as color, shape, or size.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an organism develops through experience or training.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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A dog retrieving a stick for its owner.

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Are inherited traits passed down from parents?

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Yes, inherited traits are passed down from parents to their offspring.

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Are acquired traits passed down from parents?

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No, acquired traits are not passed down from parents.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.