Inherited vs Acquired Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is learned or developed through experience or environment.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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The color of a dog's fur.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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A person's ability to roll their tongue.

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What does it mean to roll your tongue?

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It is an inherited ability that some people can do, while others cannot.

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Are birds' beak sizes inherited or acquired?

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Inherited.

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Is being left- or right-handed inherited or acquired?

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Inherited.

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What is the ability of a mouse to run a maze an example of?

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An acquired trait.

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What is the significance of a bird building a nest?

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It is an acquired behavior learned from its environment.

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Can traits be both inherited and acquired?

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Yes, some traits can have both inherited and acquired components.