Inherited Traits & Learned Behaviors

A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color
• length of hair
• ability to read
• type of language spoken 

Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color
• tongue rolling
• handedness
• language

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Sally likes playing catch.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
brown eyes

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Jordan loves swimming

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Cheetahs have a long tail.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior