Question

“Johnny was the fun-loving, blonde-haired, blue-eyed comedian who always seemed to find new ways to get into trouble. As for me, I was the easy-going, freckle-faced “shy guy” who had somehow managed to end up in the middle of his latest scheme. But as adventurous and free-spirited as he was, not even Johnny would have opened that door if he had only known what was waiting on the other side…” In the above excerpt, several traits, both inherited and learned are mentioned. Here is your assignment – Part 1 – List two inherited traits listed above, and explain using the information you have learned so far why the trait you chose fits into the inherited category. Part 2 – List two learned behaviors listed above, and explain using the information you have learned so far why the trait you chose fits into the learned behavior category.

Answer 1

Two inherited traits which are discussed in the paragraph are

1) Blue eyes

2) blonde hair

Inherited traits can be described as the traits which are passed on from alleles of genes of parent to the offspring. Due to sexual reproduction and meiosis, these characteristics might not be exactly similar to the parental traits but arise due to the alleles found in the parents or ancestors.

Two of the non- inherited traits discussed in the paragraph are:

1) fun-loving

2)shy guy

There are certain characteristics which arise in us due to influence of the environment on us. It might be that the shy guy was shy because he was not as loved by the society as Johnny might have been.