S5L2b (inherited & acquired traits)

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that a living thing develops during its lifetime, often through experience or learning.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

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Long ears in rabbits.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Give an example of an acquired trait in animals.

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A bear learning to take food from human campsites.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed during an organism's life.

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Can plants have inherited traits?

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Yes, plants can inherit traits from their parent plants, such as flower color or thorn presence.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an animal develops through experience, not inherited from parents.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A dog learning to sit on command.

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What role do genes play in inherited traits?

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Genes are the units of heredity that determine inherited traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the significance of the environment in developing acquired traits?

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The environment influences how organisms learn and adapt, leading to acquired traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5