5.10B Inherited Traits & Learned Behaviors

Characteristics that define us are called _____.

• genes

• style

• traits

• DNA

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Inherited is....

• the process of receiving traits from your parents.

• the process of passing on features from pare to offspring.

• the different types of genes inherited from your parents.

• the different characteristics learned from your environment.

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If you receive a trait through your parents, this means...

• it is in your DNA.

• you learned it.

• you practiced it.

• it was a gift.

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If you receive a trait through observation or being taught, this means...

• it is in your DNA.

• you learned it.

• you practiced it.

• it was a gift.

What is an example of a trait that is inherited?

• Mannerisms

• Knowing how to drive

• Food preferences

• Eye color

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What is an example of a trait that is acquired?

• Skin color

• Drinking water from a cup

• Hair color

• Height

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From the following observations, which one is most likely a learned behavior?

• Burrowing in the sand

• Drinking water from a metal tube

• Walking on four legs

• Smelling for food

Students record characteristics of a tomato plant. which tomato plant characteristic is least likely to be inherited?

• Stems with branches that have many wide leaves

• Small yellow flowers

• Seven large red tomatoes

• Four small green tomatoes

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Some traits of living organisms are inherited, while some behaviors must be learned. Which statement related to inherited traits or learned behavior is not correct?

• The ability of a figure skater to spin on ice is related to both inherited and learned behaviors.

• The ability of lions to use camouflage to hide in grassy fields is an inherited trait only.

• The number and type of legs a cricket has is an inherited trait only.

• A dog walking a blind person through a neighborhood is an inherited trait only.

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Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks throughout Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves on top of trees. Fox squirrels are often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.

• Building a nest each spring

• Having a long, bushy tail

• Taking food from people

• Having sharp claws

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