Heredity Unit Review: Inherited and Non-Inherited Traits

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down genetically from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

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What are non-inherited traits?

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Non-inherited traits are characteristics that are influenced by the environment or experiences, such as language or skills.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action or response that an animal acquires through experience or training.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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An example of an inherited trait is hitchhiker’s thumb.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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An example of a learned behavior is a dog fetching a ball on command.

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What is the role of the environment in shaping traits?

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The environment can influence traits by affecting how they develop, such as accent or height.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural response that an animal is born with, such as a bird migrating.

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How can you tell if a behavior is learned or instinctive?

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You can ask how the animal learned the behavior; if it learned it through experience, it's learned.

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What is an example of a trait influenced by the environment?

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An example of a trait influenced by the environment is a person's accent.