Genetics & Traits

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or hair type.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Having green eyes or brown hair.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an individual acquires through experience or teaching, rather than being instinctive.

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Provide an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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Fetching sticks is a learned behavior in dogs.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned behavior that is performed correctly the first time, such as a bird building a nest.

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Which behavior is NOT instinctive?

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A farmer teaching a horse to pull a plow is NOT an instinctive behavior.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that an individual develops during their lifetime, not passed down genetically.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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A chipped tooth is an acquired trait.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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

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What is an example of a trait that is learned rather than inherited?

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The language you speak is learned, not inherited.