Traits Review

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring, such as eye color or hair type.

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What is a behavioral trait?

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A characteristic that involves how an organism acts or behaves, such as playing dead to avoid predators.

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What is a learned trait?

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A skill or behavior that an organism acquires through experience, such as roller-skating.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is not inherited but developed due to environmental influences, such as speaking a language.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Blue eyes, dark hair, or height.

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Give an example of a behavioral trait.

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An opossum playing dead to confuse its predators.

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Give an example of a learned trait.

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Riding a bicycle or playing a musical instrument.

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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 a physical trait?

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A characteristic that is related to the physical appearance of an organism, such as fur color or body shape.

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What is the role of genetics in inherited traits?

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Genetics determines the traits that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.