Inherited and Acquired Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that an individual develops over their lifetime due to environmental influences or experiences, such as learning to play an instrument.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

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The fur color of a dog is an inherited trait.

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Give an example of an acquired trait in humans.

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Speaking a language is an acquired trait.

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What does the term 'heredity' refer to?

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Heredity refers to the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What is the 'nature vs. nurture' debate?

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The 'nature vs. nurture' debate discusses whether a person's traits are determined by their genetics (nature) or by their environment and experiences (nurture).

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Can acquired traits be passed to offspring?

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No, acquired traits cannot be passed to offspring; only inherited traits can be passed through genes.

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What is a common misconception about inherited traits?

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A common misconception is that inherited traits can change over a person's lifetime, but they remain constant.

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How do inherited traits affect an organism's survival?

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Inherited traits can provide advantages or disadvantages that affect an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is an example of a trait that is influenced by both nature and nurture?

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Intelligence is influenced by both genetic factors (nature) and environmental factors such as education and upbringing (nurture).