AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is it called if an animal has an ability based on its genetic makeup?
A
instinct
B
impressive
C
imprinting
D
intelligence
Explanation: 

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: -Agenotypeis the genetic makeup of an individual organism. Biologists use the term genotype to distinguish from phenotype, which consists of the observable characteristics of an organism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Today, various animals are said to possess a survival instinct, migratory instinct, herding instinct, maternal instinct, or language instinct.

Detailed explanation-4: -Inherited Behaviors Behaviors that are passed from parent to offspring are called instincts. Many animals are born with instincts that help them survive.

Detailed explanation-5: -Instinct, imprinting, conditioning, and imitation are the four types of animal behavior.

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