Inherited & Acquired Traits

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics or features that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or height.

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What are acquired traits?

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Acquired traits are characteristics that an individual develops over their lifetime due to experience or environment, such as speaking a language or riding a bike.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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An example of an inherited trait is having brown hair.

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Give an example of an acquired trait.

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An example of an acquired trait is learning to play a musical instrument.

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How do inherited traits differ from acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed through experience.

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What is a common misconception about traits?

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A common misconception is that all traits are inherited; however, many traits are learned or influenced by the environment.

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What role do genes play in inherited traits?

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Genes are the units of heredity that carry information from parents to offspring, determining inherited traits.

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Can acquired traits be passed to offspring?

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No, acquired traits cannot be passed to offspring because they are not encoded in the genes.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a behavior that is innate and does not need to be learned, such as a baby crying for food.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an individual acquires through experience or practice, such as riding a bike.