Question

1. Which of the statements below is the most accurate?

1. Most physical traits are inherited, but behaviors are learned, not inherited
2. All behaviors are inherited
3. Some behaviors are inherited and others are learned
4. All behaviors are the product of the environment the organism grows up in

2. Instinctive behavior is:

1. Behavior that is learned from parents
2. Behavior that individuals are born with
3. Behavior that is learned by reading a book
4. Behavior that is learned by trial and error

3. Sexual Selection is:

1. The evolution of species with more chromosomes
2. The evolution of species with larger sperm
3. The evolution of traits that make individuals more attractive to mates
4. Differences between males and females in their ability to hide from predators

4. Which of these would be an example of imprinting?

1. When baby birds hatch, they assume that the first thing they see is their mother
2. Female peacocks are impressed with males that are the most colorful
3. Baby cuckoo birds push the other eggs out of the nest
4. Some breeds of dogs can swim without ever being taught

5. Which of these terms describes a process in which experiences change an animal’s behavioral responses?

1. Instinct
2. Pheromones
3. Territoriality
4. Learning

6. Tactile Signals are:

1. Communication by electricity
2. Communication by messenger molecules
3. Communication by touching
4. Communication by sounds

Answer 1

1)C).The physical traits are the one which are inherited from parents to the offspring.The behavioural trait can be both inherited like breathing or learned when they grow.

2)B) Instinctive behaviours are the one which the individual is born with like thebabies holding fingers when they were born.

3)C)The evolution of traits that make individuals more attractive to mates.It is sexual selection in accordance to Darwin which will produce more offspring and woul be selected by nature.

4)Imprinting is not a learnt behaviour and occurs during critical period of time.The right answer is A)When baby birds hatch, they assume that the first thing they see is their mother.

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