Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior

• learned trait

• inherited trait

• function

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Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color

• sleeping late

• enjoying hiking

• loving to read

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To receive a characteristic or trait genetically form one's parent or grandparent.

• Inherit

• Nurture

• Acquire

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• reading

• eye color

• table manners

• juggling

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What characteristic is most likely to be inherited by a baby?

• Being hungry

• The ability to talk

• Crying every 5 minutes

• Blue eyes

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Which of the following is an inherited trait of a plant?

• Number of leaves

• Broken stem

• Color of flower

• Wilted flowers

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A dog rolls over and gets a treat, so she rolls over again. This is an example of a...

• learned behavior

• inherited behavior

• physical trait

• instinct

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

• Instinctive Behavior

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait

Alex has brown eyes, her brother and sister have brown eyes too. Which can explain why Alex has brown eyes?

• One of her parents has brown eyes.

• Her stepmom gave her brown eyes.

• She has on contacts.

• Her friend has brown eyes.

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Jonathan knows how to write his name. If I remind you, you aren't born knowing how to write your name. Is that an Inherited trait or Learned behavior?

• Inherited

• Learned