Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genetic material.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What are learned behaviors?

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Learned behaviors are actions or skills that an individual acquires through experience or observation, rather than through genetic inheritance.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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Eye color is an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in dogs.

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Shaking hands is an example of a learned behavior in dogs.

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What affects the traits of a child?

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The traits of a child are affected by genetic material from both parents.

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Is the size of your hands an inherited trait or a learned behavior?

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The size of your hands is an inherited trait.

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What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

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Language is NOT an example of an inherited trait.

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What is the role of genetic material in determining traits?

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Genetic material carries the information that determines the physical and behavioral traits of an organism.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Can behaviors be inherited?

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No, behaviors are not inherited; they are learned through experience.

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What is an example of a trait that can be inherited?

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Tongue rolling is an example of a trait that can be inherited.