LS 5.3 Review

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Which of the following is a genetic trait? favorite color, ability to sing, attached earlobes, wearing glasses

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attached earlobes

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Which question could be investigated to compare inherited and acquired traits?

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How are the traits of an offspring different from the traits of its parents?

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down through genetics, while acquired traits are a result of the environment.

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Do plants with different colored flowers produce offspring with the same color flowers?

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Sometimes

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Which of these is not an instinctive behavior?

• a bird building a nest
• a turtle burying its eggs
• a bear hibernating in winter
• a horse pulling a plow

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a horse pulling a plow

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In the park, you noticed a girl throwing a stick for her dog to fetch. The dog ran and got the stick every time. This is an example of

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learned behavior

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an inherited behavior that helps an animal meet its needs

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instinct

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Acquired ___________ are developed after birth.

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traits

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Example of a behavioral trait? Options: cellular respiration, height, singing, shape of limbs

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singing

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Which is an inherited behavior? Options: A dog obeys a command from a trainer. A bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs. A hamster runs through a maze to get to the food at the other end. A cat goes to the food bowl when its owner walks into the kitchen.

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A bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs.