Inherited Traits and Learned 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

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

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 4

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

• Pierced ears

• Scar on the chin

• Brown hair

• Short hair

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.

How do genetic traits differ from learned behaviors?

• Genetic traits are inherited from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Learned behaviors are inherited from parents, while genetic traits are acquired through experience.

• Both are inherited from parents.

• Both are acquired through experience.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

An opossum playing dead to confuse its predators is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

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

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

A puppy is born with brown eyes and brown fur. 

• Inherited Trait

• Instincts

• Learned Behavior

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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 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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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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