Inherited Traits/Learned Behavior Vocabulary

What is a physical trait?

• A characteristic of an organism that can be seen, such as height or fur color.

• A behavior exhibited by an organism in response to its environment.

• A genetic mutation that affects an organism's survival.

• An emotional response to external stimuli.

What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are developed during an organism's life, while acquired traits are passed down from parents.

• Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed during an organism's life.

• Inherited traits are always beneficial, while acquired traits are always harmful.

• Inherited traits can be changed, while acquired traits cannot be changed.

What is the genetic material that carries information in living organisms?

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Carbohydrates

What is a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime?

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

• Genetic mutation

• Environmental adaptation

What is the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

• Heredity

• Evolution

• Mutation

• Adaptation

What is an instinct?

• A behavior that is inherited and does not need to be learned.

• A learned behavior that is acquired through experience.

• A behavior that is influenced by environmental factors.

• A behavior that is only present in certain species.

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Height

• Language spoken

• Favorite food

What is the study of heredity called?

• Genetics

• Evolution

• Anatomy

• Physiology

What is a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring?

• Inherited trait

• Acquired characteristic

• Environmental factor

• Random mutation

How do environmental factors influence learned behavior?

• Environmental factors shape how organisms learn and adapt their behaviors.

• Environmental factors have no impact on learned behavior.

• Environmental factors only affect physical traits, not behavior.

• Environmental factors are irrelevant to the learning process.