Inheritance of Traits
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What is the difference between inherited and learned traits?
Inherited traits are passed down to offspring from parents through their genes. Learned traits are taught to the offspring.
Learned traits are passed down through genes from the parents to offspring. Inherited traits are behaviors that have to be taught.
Both inherited traits and learned traits come from parents. Learned characteristics came from the mother, and inherited traits come from the father.
There is no difference between inherited and learned traits. They both mean the same thing.
Explanation
Inherited and learned traits are different. Learned characteristics are things taught to an offspring by the parents. Hunting, creating tunnels, and caring for young are all behaviors that are taught through observation and repetition. These are things that need to be learned. Inherited traits are things that are genetic and with an animal from birth. Both of their parents pass these traits to them, and they become a mix of their parents. Hair color, eye color, fur patterns are all examples of inherited traits.
Which example(s) is a learned behavior rather than an inherited trait?
Speaking English
Flower Color
Fur Length
Leaf Pattern
Explanation
Inherited traits come from the parents of a young plant or animal. These are traits that are passed along through genes and are a mix of both the mother and father. Learned behaviors are things taught to an offspring by the parents. Hunting, creating tunnels, and caring for young are all behaviors that are taught through observation and repetition. These are things that need to be learned. The color of flower petals, length of animal fur, and patterns on a leaf are all inherited traits. Speaking any language is a learned behavior that must be taught.
Why does the puppy in the photo below look so similar to both of its parents?
The parent's traits have been passed to the puppy.
The puppy is a clone of the adult dogs.
The adult dogs are not the puppy's parents; they are siblings.
The puppy does not look similar to the adult dogs.
Explanation
Plants and animals inherit their traits and genes from their parents. Each offspring is a mix of both parents and will display characteristics from their mother and father. The adult dogs are all the same species, color, patterns, and breed, so they will pass on traits that will cause the puppy to look similar.
Why does the puppy in the photo below look so similar to both of its parents?
The parent's traits have been passed to the puppy.
The puppy is a clone of the adult dogs.
The adult dogs are not the puppy's parents; they are siblings.
The puppy does not look similar to the adult dogs.
Explanation
Plants and animals inherit their traits and genes from their parents. Each offspring is a mix of both parents and will display characteristics from their mother and father. The adult dogs are all the same species, color, patterns, and breed, so they will pass on traits that will cause the puppy to look similar.
Which example(s) is a learned behavior rather than an inherited trait?
Speaking English
Flower Color
Fur Length
Leaf Pattern
Explanation
Inherited traits come from the parents of a young plant or animal. These are traits that are passed along through genes and are a mix of both the mother and father. Learned behaviors are things taught to an offspring by the parents. Hunting, creating tunnels, and caring for young are all behaviors that are taught through observation and repetition. These are things that need to be learned. The color of flower petals, length of animal fur, and patterns on a leaf are all inherited traits. Speaking any language is a learned behavior that must be taught.
What is the difference between inherited and learned traits?
Inherited traits are passed down to offspring from parents through their genes. Learned traits are taught to the offspring.
Learned traits are passed down through genes from the parents to offspring. Inherited traits are behaviors that have to be taught.
Both inherited traits and learned traits come from parents. Learned characteristics came from the mother, and inherited traits come from the father.
There is no difference between inherited and learned traits. They both mean the same thing.
Explanation
Inherited and learned traits are different. Learned characteristics are things taught to an offspring by the parents. Hunting, creating tunnels, and caring for young are all behaviors that are taught through observation and repetition. These are things that need to be learned. Inherited traits are things that are genetic and with an animal from birth. Both of their parents pass these traits to them, and they become a mix of their parents. Hair color, eye color, fur patterns are all examples of inherited traits.
Why does the kitten in the photo below look different from its mother?
It is a mix of both the mother and father's traits.
That cat is not its mother.
The kitten is dirty, and you cannot tell its colors.
Kittens never look like their mother, only their father.
Explanation
The kitten looks different from the parent because it is a mix of both parents' genes and traits. The mother has orange, white, and brown fur while the kitten only has orange and white. It is possible the father was more orange than other colors, and these genes were the strongest. Every child born is a mix of their two parents, some genes and traits from each will be instilled in the baby. As plants and animals grow older, they also change in appearance and may start to look like one parent more than the other.
The picture below is a kitten and its father. What physical traits did the kitten inherit from its parent?
Fur color
Fur Length
Fur Pattern
All of the answer choices are correct
Explanation
This kitten and his father look very similar. The kitten has inherited his father's fur color, fur length, and the fur pattern. Offspring receive half of their genetic makeup from each parent and are a mix of the two when born. This kitten has a strong resemblance to his father, and inherited physical traits are the reason for this.
Why does the kitten in the photo below look different from its mother?
It is a mix of both the mother and father's traits.
That cat is not its mother.
The kitten is dirty, and you cannot tell its colors.
Kittens never look like their mother, only their father.
Explanation
The kitten looks different from the parent because it is a mix of both parents' genes and traits. The mother has orange, white, and brown fur while the kitten only has orange and white. It is possible the father was more orange than other colors, and these genes were the strongest. Every child born is a mix of their two parents, some genes and traits from each will be instilled in the baby. As plants and animals grow older, they also change in appearance and may start to look like one parent more than the other.
The picture below is a kitten and its father. What physical traits did the kitten inherit from its parent?
Fur color
Fur Length
Fur Pattern
All of the answer choices are correct
Explanation
This kitten and his father look very similar. The kitten has inherited his father's fur color, fur length, and the fur pattern. Offspring receive half of their genetic makeup from each parent and are a mix of the two when born. This kitten has a strong resemblance to his father, and inherited physical traits are the reason for this.