Inherited Traits, Instincts, and Learned Behaviors

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What is an inherited trait?

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Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

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What are instincts?

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Natural behaviors that organisms are born with.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Brown fur in animals.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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A child learning to ride a bicycle.

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Which of the following is an instinctive behavior? A bird building a nest or a horse pulling a plow?

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A bird building a nest.

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Is spinning a web by a spider an instinct or a learned behavior?

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Instinct.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Can instincts change over time?

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No, instincts are innate and do not change.

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What is an example of a behavior that is not instinctive?

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A horse pulling a plow.