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Match the biological terms with their definitions:
Match the biological terms with their definitions:
Organism = A living thing Parent = A living thing that makes offspring Offspring = A child/young of a human, animal, or plant Inherited trait = A trait that can be passed from parent to offspring
Match the traits with their characteristics:
Match the traits with their characteristics:
Acquired trait = A characteristic developed due to its environment Reflex = A behavior that involves no thought or decision Behavioral trait = Describes how living things act Instinct = A behavior that an animal doesn't have to learn
Match the following terms with their corresponding examples:
Match the following terms with their corresponding examples:
Organism = Human being Parent = Mother bear Offspring = Cubs Inherited trait = Eye color
Match the type of trait with its source:
Match the type of trait with its source:
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Match the terms with their correct description:
Match the terms with their correct description:
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Study Notes
Living Things
- Organisms are living things.
- Parents are living things that create offspring.
- Offspring are children/young of plants, animals, or humans.
Traits
- Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- Acquired traits develop due to an organism's environment.
Behaviors
- Reflexes are behaviors without thought or decision.
- Behavioral traits describe how living things act.
- Instincts are inborn behaviors animals do not learn.
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Description
This quiz explores the characteristics of living organisms, focusing on inherited and acquired traits, as well as various behaviors such as reflexes and instincts. Test your understanding of how these traits affect living things and their interactions with their environment.
