Genetics & Traits

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action or skill that an animal or person acquires through experience or training, such as fetching sticks.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned response to a stimulus, such as a bird building a nest.

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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, like eye color or freckles.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in humans?

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

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned behaviors or skills.

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Can you name an instinctive behavior in animals?

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An instinctive behavior in animals is a turtle burying its eggs.

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What is an example of an acquired trait?

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An example of an acquired trait is a person learning to play a musical instrument.

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What does it mean to have blue eyes?

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Having blue eyes is an inherited trait determined by genetics.

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What is the role of genetics in traits?

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Genetics determines the inherited traits that an organism will have, such as hair color or height.

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What is an example of a behavior that is NOT instinctive?

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A farmer teaching a horse to pull a plow is NOT an instinctive behavior.