Inherited and Learned Traits and Behaviors

Which choice is a correct definition of an inherited trait?

• A trait controlled by genes, passed from offspring to parent

• A behavior that results from an experience

• A trait controlled by genes, passedfrom parent to offspring

• A behavior that results from being taught something new

Which of the following traits can humans inherit from their parents?

• Pierced ears

• Scar on the chin

• Brown hair

• Short hair

The diagram below shows a flower.Which choice below is most likely an offspring of this flower?

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Which of the following observations of a new puppy is a learned behavior?

• The puppy drinks water.

• The puppy barks when it hears a noise.

• The puppy pees outside and not in the house.

• The puppy chews on its new toy.

Some behaviors are inherited and some behaviors are learned. Which statement below is correct?

• Hummingbirds coming to a feeder every morning is a learned behavior.

• Sea otters using rocks to break open clams is an inherited behavior.

• Monarch caterpillars eating milkweed is a learned behavior.

• A dog begging for food is an inherited behavior.

Which of the following is a learned behavior of human children?

• Crying when they get hurt

• Reading a book

• Pulling their handsaway from a hot stove

• Laughing when they are tickled

Students were asked to complete the following chart in science class. How many traits below are inherited?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 4

What is the difference between an inherited behavior and an inherited trait?

• Inherited behaviors are controlled by genes and inherited traits are learned.

• Both are controlled by genes, but behaviors are physical and traits are actions.

• Inherited traits are controlled by genes and inherited behaviors are learned.

• Both are controlled by genes, but traits are physical and behaviors are actions.

Which trait would a hamster most likely inherit from its parents?

• Having a small rip in its ear

• Having brown and white fur

• Loving to run on its wheel

• Responding to its name

From whom does an organism inherit genetic information?

• The mother only

• Both mother and father

• The father only

• Neither mother nor father