Inherited Traits & Learned Behaviors

Which one is an inherited trait?

• A bee flying from flower to flower to find pollen

• A seal balancing a ball

• Tying your shoe

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Which one is a learned behavior?

• Segmented body

• Bears catching salmon

• Number of eyes

Define "inherited trait."

• A characteristic passed from parents to offspring through genes.

• A behavior learned from the environment.

• A temporary change in an organism's appearance.

• A skill acquired through practice.

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New organism that comes from parents that have reproduced

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

• Offspring

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Define "learned behavior."

• A behavior that is innate and not influenced by the environment.

• A behavior that is acquired through experience or observation.

• A behavior that is genetically inherited and fixed.

• A behavior that is random and unpredictable.

List 3 learned behaviors:

• Walking, talking, and reading

• Breathing, blinking, and sneezing

• Sleeping, eating, and drinking

• Crying, laughing, and yawning

List 3 inherited traits:

• Eye color, hair color, and height

• Favorite food, language spoken, and hobbies

• Clothing style, accent, and handwriting

• Music preference, sports interest, and pet ownership

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Is an instinct the same as a learned behavior?

• Yes, they are the same.

• No, they are different.

• They are similar but not the same.

• It depends on the context.

Plants cannot have inherited traits.

• True

• False

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Which one is an inherited trait?

• Reading a book

• A chick pecking out of its shell

• A dog rolling

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