Was I Born This Way?
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Today you will learn the
difference Between Inherited
and Learned Traits.
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Inherited Traits
Learned Traits
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Inherited Traits:
Definition
Examples
Definition
Inherited traits are those
passed from parent to offspring.
These traits are associated with
genes in the individual's DNA.
Examples of Inherited Traits
Eye color is an
Inherited Trait
Freckles are an
Inherited Trait
Hair color
and Texture
is Inherited
Examples of Inherited Traits Continued
The shape and
color of leaves are
Inherited Traits
This cactus
needles are an
Inherited Trait
Learned Traits:
Definition
Examples
Definition of Learned Traits:
Learned traits are those features an
organism gains over the course of its life.
These traits are not associated with the
genetic code and cannot be inherited by
the offspring
Examples of Learned Traits:
*Learning how to
play a sport is a
learned trait.
*Learning how to
cook is a learned
trait.
Examples Continued:
*Learning your
profession is
also a learned
trait.
*Even animals can
learn traits. This dog
has learned to sit up.
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What is the definition of an inherited
trait?
A: A genetic transmission of a
characteristic from a parent to an
offspring.
B: A genetic transmission of a
characteristic from an offspring to a
parent.
Test Your Knowledge:
If both your parents have
brown eyes, can you get a
different color? Click on the
Picture below to find the
answer.
Test Your Knowledge:
A learned trait is a characteristic that results
from experience and the influence of the
environment. Which of the following are
learned traits? Check all that apply.
A: A person not touching a red burner on a
stove.
B: A person using an umbrella when it is
raining.
C: A person having red hair.
Test Your Knowledge:
Which of the following in NOT a Inherited
trait?
A: hitchhikers thumb
B: dimples
C: food likes/dislikes
D: earlobes (attached or free)
Bonus Question:
Make a list of your Inherited
Traits, you must have at least 10
for full credit
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