Inherited vs Acquired Traits At the end of
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Inherited vs Acquired Traits
At the end of the lesson you’ll know…. . �Is his eye color acquired or inherited? �What about those tattoos?
Characteristics = Traits �A characteristic of an organism may be inherited or acquired. �You are a unique individual. �Characteristics about you are called traits. �Examples: Eye color, basketball skills
Traits can be physical…. . �Physical traits 1. Describe the way something looks 2. Describe the internal structure �Fur color �Ear length �Number of legs �Pattern of fur �Length of muzzle
Traits can be behavioral…. . 1. Describe the way something acts 2. Describe something that was learned � • Fetching things � • Hibernation � • Migration � • Language
Types of Traits A characteristic of an organism may be or A d e r i u cq In he r ite d
Inherited Traits �Inherited traits are coded in your DNA �You received from you biological parents �Examples: eye color, hair color, height, blood type, birds flying south for the winter �Because inherited traits are coded in the DNA, they can be passed on to the next generation
Acquired Traits �Acquired traits develop during life (organism is not born with it) �Not in your DNA �Examples �Things you learned �(riding a bike, reading, writing) �Things that happened to you �(short hair, broken bone, pierced ears, tattoos)
Acquired traits end with you! �Acquired traits cannot be passed on to offspring �Organisms develop acquired traits �They are NOT in DNA/genes! �Example: This dog’s puppies won’t be missing a leg just because he is! Three legged dog
Lets practice…. �Remember �Inherited traits are passed down by your parents, they are in your DNA �Acquired traits are learned or happen to you, they are not in your DNA
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Now complete the exit ticket! �Fun (weird) fact �Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is an extremely rare disorder that makes people prone to widespread human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This infection causes scaly macules and papules to grow on the hands, feet, and even face. These skin “eruptions” appear as wartlike lesions — and even wood -like and horn-like growths — with reddish-brown pigmented plaques.