Acquired and Inherited Characteristics

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What are traits in organisms?

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Traits are physical characteristics used to describe an organism. They can be unique to individuals or common among many.

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are physical characteristics passed from parent(s) to offspring, such as fur color and beak shape.

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What are acquired traits?

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Acquired traits are developed after birth and are not passed to offspring. Examples include having a scar or being a fast runner.

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What are instinctive behaviors?

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Instinctive behaviors are actions an organism knows how to perform without being taught, like babies crying for food.

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What are learned behaviors?

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Learned behaviors are actions taught to an organism or discovered through interactions with the environment, like tying shoelaces.

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What is the role of DNA in traits?

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DNA contains the genetic information that determines inherited traits in organisms. It acts as a blueprint for physical characteristics.