Inherited Traits/Learned Behaviors

A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color
• length of hair
• ability to read
• type of language spoken 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Sally likes playing catch.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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NGSS.3-LS3-2

 If a trait is learned or caused by the environment, then                                       

• it can be changed
• it can be passed on to offspring
• it cannot be changed
• it cannot be passed on, but could be taught to offspring

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of these affects the color of eyes a child will have?

• The eye color of the oldest sibling.
• Genetic material from the parent with brown eyes.
• Genetic material from both parents.
• Genetic material from the parent with blue eyes.

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

What is an instinct?

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.
• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

What is a learned behavior?

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.
• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

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NGSS.3-LS3-2

Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

Curly hair

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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NGSS.3-LS3-1