ScienceQuestion 74 of 120
A trait passed from parents to offspring through genes is called—
a.an adaptation
b.an inherited trait
c.a learned behavior
d.an instinct
Explanation
Inherited traits, such as eye color, are passed genetically from parents to offspring. Learned behaviors are acquired through experience, not genes. Genes carry the instructions that determine inherited characteristics.
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