Structures and Behaviors of Organisms Review

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

• eating

• running

• barking

• shaking hands

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

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

Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks in Texas.  Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees.   They are also often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.    
For fox squirrels, which of these is  a learned behavior?  

• Having brown fur 
• Taking food from people
• Having a long bushy tail 
• Having sharp claws 

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All of the following area likenesses that are inherited from parent to offspring EXCEPT:

• table manners
• eye color
• shape of nose
• freckles

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Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 

• behaviors
• learned traits
• inherited traits
• functions

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