Inherited Traits and Behaviors

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to their offspring, such as eye color or hair type.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a behavior that an organism acquires through experience or practice, such as a dog learning to roll over.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that an organism inherits, such as a bird building a nest.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

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An example of an inherited trait in animals is the fur color of a cat.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in humans.

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An example of a learned behavior in humans is riding a bicycle.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed genetically from parents to offspring, while learned behaviors are acquired through interaction with the environment.

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Can instincts be modified by experience?

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Instincts are generally not modified by experience, as they are innate behaviors.

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What is an example of an instinctive behavior in animals?

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An example of an instinctive behavior in animals is a sea turtle hatchling moving towards the ocean after birth.

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What role do genes play in inherited traits?

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

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How do environmental factors influence learned behaviors?

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Environmental factors, such as social interactions and experiences, shape learned behaviors by providing opportunities for practice and reinforcement.