Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their children, like eye color or hair type.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is something that an animal or person learns through experience, like riding a bike or playing a sport.

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What is an acquired physical trait?

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An acquired physical trait is a characteristic that develops after birth due to environmental factors or experiences, like a scar or muscle strength.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that an animal or person is born with, like a baby crying or a bird building a nest.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

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The shape of someone's mouth is an example of an inherited trait.

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Can you give an example of a learned behavior?

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Running a race is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is an example of an acquired physical trait?

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A change in eye color after surgery is an example of an acquired physical trait.

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What is the role of environment in learned behaviors?

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The environment influences learned behaviors by providing experiences that shape how individuals act.