| Term | Definition |
|---|
| inherited traits | a feature that is passed from parent to offspring through genes |
| instinct | a behavior that is inherited from parents |
| dominant trait | a trait that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it |
| recessive trait | a trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring |
| physical characteristic | a distinguishing feature or quality that is inherited |
| behavioral characteristic | a feature or quality (instinct) obtained from parents |
| environment | the ________ stimulates how an organism reacts and behaves |
| learned behavior | _________ are aquired after birth. They are learned from the influence of the environment. We are focusing on behaviors we learned for survival. |
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