Inherited vs Acquired Traits

The video tutorial explains the difference between inherited and acquired traits in organisms. Inherited traits are characteristics passed from parents to offspring, such as eye color or fur type. Examples include a platypus's bill and a bear's claws. Acquired traits are characteristics gained during an organism's life, like scars or dyed hair. The video uses various examples, such as a dog's hairstyle and a plant's insect-chewed leaves, to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand how traits are inherited or acquired.

What is a unique trait of the male platypus?

• It has a colorful beak.

• It can fly.

• It has a venomous spur on its hind legs.

• It has a long tail.

Why do offspring often resemble their parents?

• Because they inherit traits from their parents.

• Because they eat the same food.

• Because they learn from their parents.

• Because they live in the same environment.

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

• Its brown fur and sharp claws.

• Its hibernation behavior.

• Its preference for honey.

• Its ability to climb trees.

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in a cactus?

• Its ability to store water

• Its location in the desert

• Its flowering season

• Its green color and sharp spines

What is an example of an acquired trait in humans?

• Eye color

• Height

• Hair texture

• Pierced ears

How does a plant acquire holes in its leaves?

• Through genetic inheritance.

• By receiving too much sunlight.

• By being chewed by insects.

• By growing in poor soil.

What is a brand on cattle an example of?

• A genetic mutation

• An acquired trait

• A natural trait

• An inherited trait

Which of the following is NOT an acquired trait?

• A scar from an injury

• A tattoo

• A natural hair color

• Dyed hair

What distinguishes acquired traits from inherited traits?

• Acquired traits are passed down from parents.

• Acquired traits are genetic.

• Acquired traits are developed during an organism's life.

• Acquired traits are always visible.

What is the main focus of the video?

• The life cycle of plants

• The difference between inherited and acquired traits

• The habitats of various species

• The diet of different animals