Inherited Vs Acquired Traits Featuring Miss Rachel The Raccoon

Kate explains the difference between acquired and inherited traits using Miss Rachel the raccoon. Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, like a raccoon's banded tail. Acquired traits or learned behaviors, such as using vending machines, are not inherited but learned during an animal's life. Examples include scars or dyed hair, which are not passed to offspring.

Who is introduced to help explain the concepts of acquired and inherited traits?

• Miss Rachel the raccoon

• Mr. John the rabbit

• Mr. Tom the turtle

• Miss Lucy the squirrel

What type of trait is Miss Rachel's banded tail?

• Learned behavior

• Acquired trait

• Inherited trait

• Environmental trait

What is an inherited trait?

• A trait acquired from the environment

• A trait learned from experience

• A trait passed down from parents

• A trait developed through practice

What is an example of an acquired trait in Miss Rachel?

• Her banded tail

• Her ability to climb trees

• Her skill in using vending machines

• Her nocturnal nature

What defines an acquired trait or learned behavior?

• A trait inherited from parents

• A trait developed through genetic mutation

• A trait gained through life experiences

• A trait that is common to all species

Which of the following is NOT an example of an acquired trait?

• A scar from a fight

• Knowing how to ride a bike

• Having blue eyes

• Colored hair

Why can't acquired traits be passed down genetically?

• They are temporary

• They are not encoded in DNA

• They are only mental

• They are too complex

What is an example of a learned behavior?

• Having a banded tail

• Knowing how to use a vending machine

• Being nocturnal

• Having sharp claws

What happens if someone with colored hair has children?

• Their children will have a mix of colors

• Their children will have colored hair

• Their children will inherit the color

• Their children will not inherit the colored hair

Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Being able to see in the dark

• Having freckles

• Knowing how to swim

• Having two arms