Science Readiness: Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

Characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring are called

• inherited traits.

• learned behaviors.

• acquired traits.

• mimicry.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

All of the following are inherited traits EXCEPT

• hair color

• earlobe shape

• reading a book

• eye color

All of the following are examples of physical characteristics EXCEPT

• hunting for food.

• earlobe attachment.

• freckles.

• curly hair.

What is the structure in the nucleus where genes are located called?

• genes

• traits

• cells

• chromosomes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

The natural way of acting that animals know how to do without being taught is called

• learned behaviors.

• instincts.

• traits.

• mimicry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

A sea turtle returns to its birthplace to lay her eggs is an example of a(n)

• acquired trait.

• learned behavior.

• instinct.

• memory.

Having dimples is an example of a(n)

• inherited trait.

• learned behavior.

Andy's father is very tall. When Andy grows up, he is also tall. This is an example of a(n)

• inherited trait.

• acquired trait.

Jose' can speak both English and Spanish. This is an example of a(n)

• inherited trait.

• learned behavior.

Some behaviors are not instinctual or learned. Instead, the organism's ____________ can influence its behavior.

• parents

• offspring

• instincts

• environment