Key Concept 1: Some likenesses are inherited from parent to offspring, while other

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1 4.10B Traits Fundamental Questions Key Concepts Study Guide Fundamental Question What characteristics do organisms inherit from their parents? Key Concept 1: Some likenesses are inherited from parent to offspring, while other likenesses are acquired. Passage: Please circle your answer choice. Offspring inherit certain traits from their offspring inherited parents. An behavior inherited trait learned is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring. For example, a puppy inherits four legs, two ears, and a tail from its parents. However, that same puppy may learn to fetch a paper and do tricks. This is an example of a inherited trait offspring learned behavior. A learned behavior is a behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught. Study Guide: Offspring inherit certain traits from their parents. An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring. For example, a puppy inherits four legs, two ears, and a tail from its parents. However, that same puppy may learn to fetch a paper and do tricks. This is an example of a learned behavior. A learned behavior is a behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught. Illustration: Illustrate a learned behavior.

2 Lab Question: A family has a pet dog. The dog has always barked at other dogs and strangers. It loves to play fetch with a ball. The dog once got scratched on the nose by a cat, so it now stays far away from cats. It gets very excited when the box of dog food is shaken. Which of these behaviors is most likely an inherited trait in dogs? Getting excited when the box of dog food is shaken Staying far away from cats Playing fetch Barking at other dogs and strangers Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Brushing his/her teeth Playing with friendswhich trait below is inherited by a child? Having big feet Riding a bike Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Which of these is an inherited trait for a dolphin? Hunting for military explosive devices Pushing a newborn dolphin to the surface to breathe Performing at Sea World Taking a human for a ride Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

3 Lab Question: Rascal is a house cat that has never been around another cat. When he was born, he was taken away from his parents and siblings. When Rascal is frightened, he arches his back, his fur stands on end, and he hisses. Which of the following best explains why the cat reacts this way? The cat was taught to react this way by its owner. The cat learned to react this way from its parents and siblings. The cat reacts this way naturally because it inherited the behavior. The cat tried different ways to react and decided this was the best way. Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Students are learning about inherited traits. A table of the students inherited traits is shown below. Which statement best summarizes the inherited traits found in the students class? Students who have attached earlobes were more likely to have dimples. Having a second toe that is longer than the big toe and having a cleft chin are not related. If you have dimples, you likely have a second toe that is longer than the big toe. Students who have a cleft chin were less likely to have attached earlobes. Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

4 Key Concept 2: I nherited characteristics include eye color in humans or shapes of leaves in plants Passage: Please circle your answer choice. The traits of children are determined by the traits passed on from their shape color parents earlobes. It is often easy to determine inherited traits in famly members, but what about traits that go unnoticed? You may have many of the same traits as your classmates, although you are not directly related to those individuals. Examples of inherited human traits include the ability to roll your tongue, attached or unattached shape hair earlobes arms, dimples, and naturally curly or straight hair arms parents earlobes. Plants also inherit traits such as the and of their leaves. earlobes parents hair shape earlobes color shapes arms Study Guide: The traits of children are determined by the traits passed on from their parents. It is often easy to determine inherited traits in family members, but what about traits that go unnoticed? You may have many of the same traits as your classmates, although you are not directly related to those individuals. Examples of inherited human traits include the ability to roll your tongue, attached or unattached earlobes, dimples, and naturally curly or straight hair. Plants also inherit traits such as the shape and color of their leaves. Illustration: Illustrate an inherited trait of an animal.

5 Lab Question: A person studying genetics could make contributions to society in each of the following ways EXCEPT investigating a way to make people like peas producing disease resistant corn plants discovering a cure for cancers assist in solving crimes by studying DNA Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: A daisy is a house plant that needs a lot of sunlight. If this plant is placed near a window and not moved, it will bend toward the light. This is an example of a learned trait a random act an accident of nature an inherited trait Turn this question into an If...Then statement. Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Two brothers are twins. They have many similar traits and are alike in many ways. Which trait did the brothers inherit from their parents? Enjoy eating the same foods Live in the same house Have the same hair color Ride the same kind of bicycle Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait that a parent and child might share? Both like spicy food Both like reading about space Both watch baseball games Both have the same eye color Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

6 Lab Question: The Labradoodle became known when a dog breeder bred a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. He wanted a dog with the low shedding coat of a poodle and the gentleness of a Retriever. A family wants to try breeding their two dogs together to see what they could get. Using the table, which characteristics could the family expect their new puppies to have? Circle the three most likely traits the new puppies will have. Golden Fur Black Fur Dense Fur Sparse Fur Short Fur Long Fur Brown Eyes Blue Eyes Short Tail Long Tail Likes Playing Dislikes Playing Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

7 Lab Question: Justify the three correct answers for the previous question. Lab Question: Identify the following likenesses as either inherited or learned. Place each under the correct heading. Size of your hands - Table manners - Knowing how to read - Shape of a leaf - Balancing a book on your head - The ability to understand a language - How tall you are - Ability for a cheetah to run fast Inherited Learned

8 Fundamental Question What characteristics are learned behaviors? Key Concept 3: Learned behaviors include having table manners and reading or speaking a language, as well as animals performing tricks on command. Passage: Please circle your answer choice. You are born with traits that you have talk learned inherited swim from your parents. However, there are behaviors that you will learn as you develop. Children have to learn how to use a fork, how to speak a language, and how to read. A learned fly inherited swim behavior is a behavior that you develop by observing other humans or by being taught. Animals also learn behavior. For example, a colt is born knowing how to stand and walk. Yet, a colt will need to swim fly talk learn to wear a saddle. Dolphins are born knowing how to talk swim learn inherited, but trainers at SeaWorld can teach them to do tricks. Study Guide. You are born with traits that you have inherited from your parents. However, there are behaviors that you will learn as you develop. Children have to learn how to use a fork, how to speak a language, and how to read. A learned behavior is a behavior that you develop by observing other humans or by being taught. Animals also learn behavior. For example, a colt is born knowing how to stand and walk. Yet, a colt will need to learn to wear a saddle. Dolphins are born knowing how to swim, but trainers at SeaWorld can teach them to do tricks. Illustration: Illustrate a learned behavior.

9 Lab Question: Which example below might be a learned behavior that a human parent and child might share? Both speak the same language Both have brown hair Both can roll their tongues Both have attached earlobes Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Which of the following is a learned behavior? bear having long fur A spider spinning a web A dog avoiding porcupines A beaver having long teeth Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Every member of Amy's family can speak two languages other than English. They can speak Spanish and German. The ability to speak more than one language is a learned behavior given at birth an accidental behavior an inherited trait Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: All of the following are inherited traits of the Black Bear EXCEPT hibernating in winter approaching humans to find food running up to 30 mph eating both plants and animals Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

10 Lab Question: Baxter is a beagle with an excellent sense of smell. He can often be found hunting in the fields, following a scent. Ever since he was sprayed by a skunk, he runs in the opposite direction when he smells one. He loves to go swimming. After being in the water, he shakes and rolls around on the grass to dry off. After a long day, he curls up on the floor for a nap. Identify a learned behavior that Baxter displays. Shaking water from his coat to dry off Running from the skunk smell Having an excellent sense of smell Curling up for a nap Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: A group of ecologists studied the wild horses that live on an island near the state of Maryland. The ecologists noticed that the horses have a number of interesting traits. They usually eat grasses, rosehips, and bayberry twigs. Occasionally, they roam the island's campgrounds, looking for food. The horses live together in groups called bands. They flick their tails around to wave off mosquitoes and flies. When they are very hot, they wade in the ocean or the bay. They can be solid colored, but are often found with a pinto pattern.after reading the passage above, identify one trait the wild horses probably learned. Having solid or pinto pattern coloring Flicking their tails to wave off mosquitoes and flies Eating grasses, rosehips, and bayberry twigs Roaming campgrounds looking for food Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement. Lab Question: Which of the following human behaviors is most likely learned? A baby crying Swimming in the pool Having long fingers Blushing when embarrassed Turn this question and bolded answer into an If...Then statement.

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