Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Flashcard

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What are Inherited Traits?

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Traits passed on from parents to their offspring.

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What is a Learned Behavior?

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Behavior that we learn from others.

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Is rolling your tongue an Inherited Trait or Learned Behavior?

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Inherited Trait.

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Is reading an example of an Inherited Trait in humans?

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FALSE.

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What is an example of Learned Behavior?

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A boy fears spiders after being bitten by one.

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What is an Inherited Trait in plants?

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A tree's limbs bend toward the sunlight.

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Can you name a behavior that is learned?

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Riding a bicycle.

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What is the difference between Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors?

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Inherited Traits are genetic, while Learned Behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Give an example of an Inherited Trait in animals.

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Fur color in dogs.

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What is an example of a Learned Behavior in animals?

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A dog learning to fetch a ball.