Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

Offspring inherit certain traits from their _____

• parents

• behaviors

• family

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An _____ is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring

• learned behavior

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

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A puppy can learn to fetch a paper and do tricks. This is an example of a _____

• inherited behavior

• acquired trait

• learned behavior

The traits of children are determined by the traits passed on from their _____

• mother

• father

• parents

• grandparents

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Plants inherit traits such as the _____ and color of their leaves

• shape

• smell

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You are born with traits that you _____ from your parents

• learn

• inherit

• borrow

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A _____ behavior is something you develop by observation or experience

• trait

• inherited

• learned

Dolphins are born knowing how to _____ but they must learn how to do tricks

• swim

• talk

• jump

A colt (baby horse) is born NOT knowing how to _____

• stand and walk

• nurse from his mother

• wear a saddle

• run and jump

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When a human baby is born, it does NOT have to learn how to _____

• walk

• talk

• sit up

• cry