Inherited Trait and Learned Behavior

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior

• learned trait

• inherited trait

• function

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A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

• Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.

• The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.

• The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.

• He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express

• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats

• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents

• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

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How do genetic traits differ from learned behaviors?

• Genetic traits are inherited from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Learned behaviors are inherited from parents, while genetic traits are acquired through experience.

• Both are inherited from parents.

• Both are acquired through experience.

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A dog playing fetch is an example of?

• inherited trait

• learned behavior 

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior

• adaptive behavior

• inherited behavior

• instinctive behavior

Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a horse pulling a plow

Which of these is an inherited trait?

• a person's height

• where a person lives

• a person's ability to write

• a person learning a new language

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