Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

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What are inherited traits?

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Characteristics passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

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What are learned behaviors?

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Behaviors acquired through experience or interaction with the environment.

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Give an example of an inherited physical trait.

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Eye color.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Riding a bicycle.

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What are behavioral traits?

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Observable patterns of behavior that are consistent across different situations and over time.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down through genes, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience or education.

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What is a gene?

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A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines some characteristic of the offspring.

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What is an example of a behavioral trait in animals?

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Migration patterns in birds.

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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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How do inherited traits affect an organism?

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They influence physical characteristics and potential behaviors.