Inherited and Acquired traits

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics or features that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What are acquired traits?

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Acquired traits are characteristics that an organism develops during its lifetime due to environmental influences or learning, not inherited from parents.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in plants.

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An example of an inherited trait in plants is the color of the flowers, which is determined by the genes from the parent plants.

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Give an example of an acquired trait in animals.

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An example of an acquired trait in animals is a dog learning to sit on command.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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Instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned behavior that is performed correctly the first time an animal encounters a situation.

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What is a learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a behavior that an animal acquires through experience or by observing others.

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How do inherited traits affect an organism?

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Inherited traits affect an organism's physical appearance, behavior, and abilities, as they are determined by the genetic information received from its parents.

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What is an example of instinctive behavior in animals?

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An example of instinctive behavior is a baby sea turtle moving towards the ocean after hatching.

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What is the difference between instinctive and learned behaviors?

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Instinctive behaviors are innate and do not require learning, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience or observation.

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Can you name a behavior that is both instinctive and learned?

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Yes, for example, a bird may instinctively know how to fly, but it learns specific flying techniques by observing other birds.