Inherited Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to their offspring, such as eye color or height.

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What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

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Speaking a language.

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Traits are passed down from parents to _____________.

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offspring.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Having dark hair like mom or dad.

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What do we call everything around us?

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Our environment.

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What is a learned trait?

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A characteristic that is acquired through experience or education, such as speaking a language.

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Can you name a physical inherited trait?

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Eye color.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed from parents, while learned traits are acquired through interaction with the environment.

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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Riding a bicycle.

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What is the role of genes in inherited traits?

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Genes carry the information that determines inherited traits.