Learned and Instinctive Behaviors

Learned and Instinctive Behaviors

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video begins with a personal update about a trip to a carnivorous plant bog. It then delves into the topic of genes and heredity, explaining how traits are passed from parents to offspring. The discussion extends to selective breeding and genetic engineering, highlighting the role of GMOs in agriculture. The video also covers epigenetics, illustrating how environmental factors can influence gene expression. It concludes with a comparison of instincts and learned behaviors, emphasizing their significance in animal and human survival.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plants did the narrator see during their trip to the bog?

Orchids

Ferns

Carnivorous plants

Cacti

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of genes in living organisms?

To provide energy

To store nutrients

To regulate temperature

To code for proteins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are traits passed from parents to offspring?

Through exercise

Through genetic code

Through environmental factors

Through diet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one example of a genetically modified organism mentioned in the video?

Wheat with extra fiber

Tomatoes with less acidity

Rice with more protein

Corn resistant to fungus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for DNA that was once thought to be non-functional?

Functional DNA

Silent DNA

Junk DNA

Active DNA

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental factor can change the color of hydrangea flowers?

Sunlight

Temperature

Soil acidity

Water availability

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an instinctive behavior in animals?

Building a nest

Learning to swim

Using tools

Learning to play fetch

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