Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or height.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an individual acquires through experience or practice, such as riding a bike or playing a sport.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Examples of inherited traits include hair color, skin color, and the ability to roll your tongue.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Examples of learned behaviors include speaking a language, playing an instrument, or cooking.

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Why might a child look like their father but not play basketball as well?

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Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is learned.

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What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

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Speaking a language is not an inherited trait; it is a learned behavior.

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What do we call characteristics passed from parents to offspring?

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Inherited traits.

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Are cheetahs having a long tail an inherited trait or a learned behavior?

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Inherited trait.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Can behaviors be inherited?

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No, behaviors are not inherited; they are learned.