Inherited Traits, Learned Behaviors, & Instincts

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Information that is passed down from parents to offspring that tells how an organism will look and function.

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Inherited trait

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Genetic information from ___________ affect the color of eyes a child will have?

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both parents

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Behaviors that are part of an organism from birth and happen without conscious thought.

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Instincts

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A behavior that an organism learns by observing others and then copying those behaviors.

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A learned behavior

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What type of trait is naturally curly hair?

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An Inherited trait

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Bears go into hibernation in winter. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Instinct

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Zola (Mrs Edmisten's dog) can sit, stay, roll over, and high five on command. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Learned behavior

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Jackson is much taller than most boys his age. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Inherited trait

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A rabbit digs a burrow. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Instinct

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Sophia has hazel eyes. Is this an instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

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Inherited trait