Inherited Traits & Behaviors 5th

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

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What is an inherited behavior?

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An inherited behavior is a behavior that an animal knows how to do when they are born.

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Which of these is not an inherited trait? a bird building a nest, a turtle burying its eggs, a bear hibernating in winter, a horse pulling a plow

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A horse pulling a plow is not an inherited trait.

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True or False: Only humans can pass down traits.

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False. Many animals can also pass down 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, such as eye color or fur pattern.

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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 coat color.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Can plants inherit traits?

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Yes, plants can inherit traits such as flower color and height from their parent plants.

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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An example of a learned behavior is a dog being trained to sit.

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What role does DNA play in heredity?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines inherited traits.