Acquired and Inherited Trait

Characteristics in an organism passed down from their parents.

• dominant trait

• inherited traits

• learned trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is an inherited trait?

• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.
• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Dyed purple hair

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

Eye Color

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A kitten has brown fur with black spots

• Acquired Traits

• Inherited Traits

A dog barks at the door to go outside.

• Acquired Trait

• Inherited Trait

A rose has beautiful red petals

• Acquired Trait

• Inherited Trait

A man can speak English and Spanish.

• Acquired

• Inherited

A goldfish swims to the top when it sees someone’s hand over the bowl.

• Aquired

• Inherited