2. Inherited and Learned Traits

3. TRAITS Traits are personal characteristics. They are things about you, such as how you look or what you like.

4. Inherited Traits Some traits are given to you by mom and dad through genes. Genes are DNA information that is in your cells. We call these traits that are passed down through genes “inherited” traits.

5. Examples of Inherited Traits Eye Color Hair Color Skin Color Height Foot size Moles, birthmarks, freckles Some Diseases or conditions

6. EARLOBES There are 2 types of earlobes. “Free”- bottom lobe is dangly “Attached”- no loop in lobe- bottom goes directly into side of the head “FREE” “ATTACHED”

7. TONGUE ROLLER If you can curl the two sides of your tongue up like a hot dog bun, you are a tongue roller. This is totally genetic, you can’t “learn” how to do this.

8. What hand are you????? Are you right handed? Are you left handed? Are you ambidextrous?

9. EYE COLOR What color are your eyes? Blue? Brown? Hazel? Green?

10. WIDOW’S PEAK Do you have a peak? Is your hairline straight? Widow’s Peak

12. Cleft Chin

13. Animals and Plants have inherited traits, too!

14. Animal Traits – What did the offspring inherit from the parent? http://growld.com/30-adorable-pictures-of-baby-animals-with-their-parents

15. Animal Traits – What did the offspring inherit from the parent? http://growld.com/30-adorable-pictures-of-baby-animals-with-their-parents

16. Plant Traits – What did the offspring inherit from the parent? http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jidy_QuNt3M/TA0kwiB8j0I/AAAAAAAAD6A/OKhrQ_AIjbs/s1600/DSC_005 7.JPG

17. Review – How does the adult plant produce offspring? https://wryheat.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/torch2.jpg Adult plant offspring

18. Plant Traits – What did the offspring inherit from the parent? http://www.anselm.edu/homepage/jpitocch/genbio/examplecrossflower.JPG

19. Learned Traits/Behaviors Some traits are not passed down from your parents, but you learned them over time from those around you or your environment.

20. Examples of Learned Traits/Behaviors Mannerisms Language Religion Food preferences Music likes and dislikes Favorite sport

21. Do you think this trait is inherited or learned? Dimples

22. Do you think this trait is inherited or learned? The ability to read

23. Do you think this trait is inherited or learned? Quality of eyesight

24. Do you think this trait is inherited or learned? Curled Tongue

25. The shape of your earlobe? InheritedNot inherited

26. Color and pattern of a tiger’s fur? Inherited Not inherited

27. Developing a taste for coffee? Inherited Not inherited

28. Bark on the trunk of a tree? Inherited Not inherited

29. Wearing a mustache? Inherited Not inherited

30. Speaking two languages? Inherited Not inherited

31. Corn plant’s ability to produce ears of corn? Inherited Not inherited

32. Preferring rock music? Inherited Not inherited

33. Knowing how to play basketball? Inherited Not inherited

34. The wings and feathers of a bird? Inherited Not inherited

35. A boy increases his muscle size by lifting weights? Inherited Not inherited

36. An elephant has a trunk that curls? Inherited Not inherited

37. A person has a small nose? Inherited Not inherited

38. A baby has brown hair? Inherited Not inherited

39. A woman has large hands? Inherited Not inherited

40. A boy fears spiders after being bitten by one? Inherited Not inherited

41. A tree grows sideways because of a large rock? Inherited Not inherited

42. A cat has fur that is black and white? Inherited Not inherited

43. A cat has claws? Inherited Not inherited

44. Green leaves begin to grow on an oak tree? Inherited Not inherited

45. A rose plant begins growing flowers? Inherited Not inherited

46. A bear begins to like zoo food? Inherited Not inherited

47. A monkey knows which tree has the most fruit? Inherited Not inherited

48. A cow has several stomachs? Inherited Not inherited

49. A person prefers wearing cowboy boots? Inherited Not inherited

50. A skunk can spray a bad-smelling liquid? Inherited Not inherited

51. A tree grows roots? Inherited Not inherited

52. A dead tree is made to fall? Inherited Not inherited

53. A cow rubs against a particular fence post? Inherited Not inherited

54. People wear clothes suitable to the place they live? Inherited Not inherited

55. A grasshopper has long rear legs? Inherited Not inherited

56. A honeybee can fly? Inherited Not inherited

57. A person stops being afraid of bees? Inherited Not inherited

58. Poison ivy produces irritating oils? Inherited Not inherited

59. A dog recognizes the sound of its owner’s car? Inherited Not inherited

60. Grass is green after it rains? Inherited Not inherited

61. You start to like seafood? Inherited Not inherited

62. A bird is covered with feathers? Inherited Not inherited

63. A bird has a lightweight skeleton? Inherited Not inherited

64. Your favorite author is Shakespeare? Inherited Not inherited

65. Your eyes are shaped like your father’s? Inherited Not inherited

66. Your ears look like your Grandmother’s? Inherited Not inherited

67. You talk with a Texas accent like your mother does? Inherited Not inherited

68. You enjoy watching sports like your father does? Inherited Not inherited

69. A tadpole grows into a frog? Inherited Not inherited

70. Rattlesnakes have poison sacs? InheritedNot inherited

71. You play video games when you are home with the flu? Inherited Not inherited

72. You have excellent eyesight? Inherited Not inherited

73. A grizzly bear is warm blooded? Inherited Not inherited

74. Your dog has a tail? InheritedNot inherited

75. You win a race on the playground? Inherited Not inherited

76. Your kittens have green eyes? InheritedNot inherited

77. A lizard chooses a rock for sunning itself? Inherited Not inherited

78. A lizard has scaly skin? Inherited Not inherited

79. A plant uses the sun’s energy to grow? Inherited Not inherited

80. A plant’s roots absorb water from the soil? InheritedNot inherited

81. Your dog licks your hand to get food? Inherited Not inherited

82. A dog helps a blind person get around? Inherited Not inherited

83. A fish has gills? Inherited Not inherited

84. A caterpillar picks a leaf to hide under? Inherited Not inherited

85. A scorpion has a stinger on its tail? Inherited Not inherited

86. A pet fish gets excited at feeding time? Inherited Not inherited

89. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help the animals and plants survive in their environments? Look at the following pictures…

90. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Picture: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-7.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-7.jpg More info about adaptations: http://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/foraging-a-foods/60-adaptations-for-obtaining-food.htmlhttp://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/foraging-a-foods/60-adaptations-for-obtaining-food.html

91. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Picts: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-25.jpg http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-6.jpg http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-9.jpg For more info about adaptations: http://eol.org/pages/1037781/overviewhttp://eol.org/pages/1037781/overview

92. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Pict: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-3.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-3.jpg More info about adaptations: http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/adaptations/lions.htmhttp://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/adaptations/lions.htm

93. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Pict: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-13.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-13.jpg More info about adaptations: http://www.theanimalspot.com/giraffe.htmhttp://www.theanimalspot.com/giraffe.htm

94. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Pict: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-15.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-15.jpg More info about adaptations: http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=5&detID=9http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=5&detID=9

95. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help the animals and plants survive in their environments? Pict: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-18.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-18.jpg More info about adaptations: http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/harbor-seal/adaptations/http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/harbor-seal/adaptations/

96. What are some learned behaviors and inherited traits that help these animals survive in their environments? Pict: http://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-10.jpghttp://growld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baby-animals-with-parents-10.jpg More info about adaptations: http://www.americanbison.org/articles/buffalo-survival-adaptations.htmlhttp://www.americanbison.org/articles/buffalo-survival-adaptations.html

97. What are some inherited traits that help these plants survive in their environments? http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/desert.html

98. What are some inherited traits that help these plants survive in their environments? http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/desert.html

99. Did you know…the spines of a cactus are actually modified leaves! They are much smaller than leaves of other plants to help reduce the amount of water they lose! http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel_pre_2011/environment/evolutionrev2.shtml For more information: http://www.scienceiq.com/facts/cactisurvive.cfmhttp://www.scienceiq.com/facts/cactisurvive.cfm

100. Plant inherited traits that help them survive in their environments: http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/desert.html Some plants, called succulents, store water in their stems or leaves; Some plants have no leaves or small seasonal leaves that only grow after it rains. The lack of leaves helps reduce water loss during photosynthesis. Leafless plants conduct photosynthesis in their green stems. Long root systems spread out wide or go deep into the ground to absorb water; Some plants have a short life cycle, germinating in response to rain, growing, flowering, and dying within one year. These plants can evade drought. Leaves with hair help shade the plant, reducing water loss. Spines to discourage animals from eating plants for water; Waxy coating on stems and leaves help reduce water loss. Flowers that open at night lure pollinators who are more likely to be active during the cooler night.

101. For many more plant adaptations sorted by biomes, visit this site: http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/adapt.html

102. Assignment 1. In your own words, what is a trait? 2. Using complete sentences, describe three inherited traits that you received from your parents. 3. Using complete sentences, describe three learned traits that you acquired from those around you.

103. Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse is most likely inherited from its parents? F Brown fur G Torn ear H Scar on its leg J Chipped tooth

104. 36Coyotes learn some of their behaviors as they move around in their environment. Which behavior is most likely learned? A Running B Drinking water C Avoiding cacti D Sleeping

105. 37Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal — A adapting to its environment B inheriting the ability to change its diet C being tamed by humans D becoming a plant eater

106. 38Which of these is an example of a learned behavior? A C B D