Traits and Behaviors

Which choice is a correct definition of an inherited trait?

• A behavior that results from an experience

• A trait controlled by genes, passed from parent to offspring

• A behavior that results from being taught something new

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Which of the following traits can humans inherit from their parents?

• Pierced ears

• Scar on the chin

• Brown hair

• Short hair

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The diagram below shows a flower.Which choice below is most likely an offspring of this flower?

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Which of the following observations of a new puppy is a learned behavior?

• The puppy drinks water.

• The puppy barks when it hears a noise.

• The puppy uses the restroom outside and not in the house.

• The puppy chews on its new toy.

Some behaviors are inherited and some behaviors are learned. Which statement below is correct?

• Hummingbirds coming to a feeder every morning is a learned behavior.

• Sea otters doing tricks at the zoo is an inherited behavior.

• Monarch caterpillars eating milkweed is a learned behavior.

• A dog begging for food is an inherited behavior.

behaviors that are inherited

• learned behaviors

• instinctive behaviors

• trait

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new organisms that come from parents that have reproduced

• life cycle

• trait

• offspring

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the passing of characteristics from one generation to another

• learned

• inherited traits

• acquired

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Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest
• a turtle burying its eggs
• a bear hibernating in winter
• a horse pulling a plow

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior