Question

read the following descriptions and select if the behavior is inherited or acquired.
question\tinherited\tacquired
a man has a job that involves heavy lifting. he develops large strong muscles in his back and arms. were his large muscles acquired or inherited?\t \t
german shepherd dogs are often used as guide dogs for blind people because they are very intelligent. trained guide dogs will stop at street intersections, guide people around obstacles, and help them maneuver through crowds of people. are those specific behaviors acquired or inherited?\t \t
border collies are a breed of dog that was developed for the purpose of herding sheep. they have characteristic posture of crouching low to the ground while moving toward sheep. they dont have to be trained to do this. is this acquired or inherited?\t \t
some animals hibernate. they will hibernate during their very first winter. they dont need to be taught to hibernate. is hibernation acquired or inherited?\t \t
a girl grows up with parents who eat a lot of junk food and are obese. they set the example of eating large amounts of high - calorie foods and buy those foods for their family. the girl grows up to be obese. is her obesity an inherited or acquired trait?\t \t

Explanation:

1. The man's large muscles are due to heavy - lifting work, so they are acquired.
2. The guide - dog behaviors are learned through training, so they are acquired.
3. The border collie's herding posture is a natural, in - born trait, so it is inherited.
4. Hibernation in animals is an instinctive behavior, so it is inherited.
5. The girl's obesity is likely due to the family's eating habits she was exposed to, so it is acquired.

Answer:

1. Acquired
2. Acquired
3. Inherited
4. Inherited
5. Acquired