AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Innate behaviors are instinctive. They are controlled by genes and always occur in the same way. Innate behaviors do not have to be learned or practiced. Innate behaviors generally involve basic life functions, so it’s important that they be performed correctly.

Detailed explanation-2: -A behavior that an organism is born with is called an innate behavior. These types of behaviors are inherited. They don’t have to be learned. Innate behavior patterns occur the first time an animal responds to a particular internal or external stimulus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Innate behavior is behavior that’s genetically hardwired in an organism and can be performed in response to a cue without prior experience. Reflex actions, such as the knee-jerk reflex tested by doctors and the sucking reflex of human infants, are very simple innate behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Innate or “instinctive” behaviors are inborn and do not require learning or prior experience to be performed. Examples include courtship and sexual behaviors, escape and defensive maneuvers, and aggression.

Detailed explanation-5: -Note: Instinct behaviour is inherited in organisms, animals are born with instincts that help them to survive. Imprinting is a phenomenon exhibited by several species. It is not inherited, it is more of an acquired behaviour.