AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Innate behaviors are inherited through
A
learning
B
genes
C
colorful objects
D
predators
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Innate behaviors are genetically programmed and occur indepen-dent of previous experience. Genetic interaction networks form a framework for the evolution of innate behavior. Changes in frequencies of one or more constituent allelic variants within genetic interaction networks lead to changes in network connectivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Genes influence each individual’s behavioral and psychological characteristics, including intellectual ability, personality, and risk for mental illness-all of which have bearing on both parents and children within a family.

Detailed explanation-3: -Innate behaviour reflects instinctive actions for survival and is determined by the nervous system. Thus, this type of behaviour is stereotyped and species-specific. On the contrary, learned behaviour is altered as a result of the experience of the individual and can be influenced by both genes and the environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Innate behavior is controlled by genetics. These behaviors produce responses that are automatic without any prior experience. Several animal movements are innate, meaning they are genetically programmed. These behaviors are often in response to stimuli.

Detailed explanation-5: -Innate behavior is genetically programmed. Individuals inherit a suite of behaviors (often called an ethogram) just as they inherit physical traits such as body color and wing venation. In general, innate behaviors will always be: Heritable-encoded in DNA and passed from generation to generation.

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