Inherited Traits vs. Learned Behaviors: Key Concepts

The video tutorial discusses the differences between inherited traits and learned behaviors. Inherited traits are characteristics passed from parents to offspring, such as eye color and flower color. Learned behaviors are actions acquired through observation or teaching, like running and walking.

What are inherited traits?

• Abilities gained through practice

• Skills taught by teachers

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring

• Behaviors observed and learned from others

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Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• Playing a musical instrument

• Reading a book

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

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What defines learned behaviors?

• Characteristics that are innate

• Abilities inherited from ancestors

• Behaviors mimicked from peers

• Traits passed genetically from parents

Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Fingerprint patterns

• Hair color

• Walking

• Blood type

How do organisms acquire learned behaviors?

• Through genetic inheritance

• By observing and being taught by others

• As a result of a mutation

• Through a change in diet