Inherited Traits and Behaviors

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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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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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

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A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express
• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

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A behavior animals are born knowing how to do is an __________.

• example

• animal

• option

• instinct

What is an instinct?

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.
• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?Curly hair

• Instinct
• Inherited trait
• Learned behavior

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