Inherited and Acquired Traits

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic of a living thing.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A trait that is learned or developed during an organism's life, not passed down genetically.

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What is an inherited trait?

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A trait that is passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Eye color, hair color, or height.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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Learning to play a musical instrument or speaking a language.

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Are acquired traits passed down to offspring?

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No, acquired traits are not passed down.

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What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

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Instinct is a behavior that is natural and does not need to be learned, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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What is an example of instinctive behavior in animals?

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A baby bird instinctively opens its mouth to be fed.

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What is the term for the offspring of one or more parents?

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Offspring.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to their children.

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