Inherited and Acquired 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. Examples include eye color, hair color, and certain behaviors.

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What are acquired traits?

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Acquired traits are characteristics that an individual develops during their lifetime due to experience or environment. Examples include learning to play an instrument or speaking a language.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is a dog's breed characteristics, such as the shape of its ears or its fur color.

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Give an example of an acquired trait in humans.

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An example of an acquired trait in humans is the ability to ride a bicycle, which is learned through practice.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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Instinctive behavior is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, which does not require learning. For example, a baby bird instinctively knows how to peep for food.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a behavior that an individual acquires through experience or observation. For example, a dog learning to sit on command.

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How do inherited traits affect a plant's characteristics?

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Inherited traits affect a plant's characteristics such as flower color, leaf shape, and fruit type, which are passed down from parent plants.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed from parents to offspring, while acquired traits are learned or developed through experience.

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Can animals learn new behaviors?

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Yes, animals can learn new behaviors through training, observation, and experience, such as a dog learning tricks.

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What role do genes play in inherited traits?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information from parents to offspring, determining inherited traits.