Inherited Traits, Acquired Traits and Learned Behaviors

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• food brand preference
• obedience to owner's commands
• knowledge of where the treats are kept

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All of the following are learned EXCEPT:

• reading a book
• sneezing
• using a knife and fork
• avoid poison ivy

A boy begins to read a book.

• Acquired Trait

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait

rolling your tounge

• inherited
• learned

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What is an acquired trait?

• a characteristic that an organism is born with

• a physical characteristic that an organism gets after it was born

• physical appearance

• Something an organism learns how to do through observations or experience

True or False: Learned behaviors and Acquired traits are not genetically passed down from parents to their young.

• true

• false

Which is an example of an instinct?

• a girl can swim

• a dog can catch a frisbe

• a bird knows where to find a bird feeder

• a puppy knows how to bark

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Samantha having blue hair is an example of an acquired trait, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

Which characteristic did Johnny most likely inherit from his parents?

• Long hair

• Freckles

• Enjoying baseball

• Riding a bike

Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants & animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from his parents?

• The average distance it travels each day

• The number of legs it has

• The amount of food it eats each day

• They type of plants in its habitat