Differences in the behavior of individuals arise from the interaction
of heredity and experience--the effect of each depends on what the other
is. Even instinctive behavior may not develop well if the individual is
exposed to abnormal conditions.
NSES Content Standard C
Life Science: Reproduction and heredity Grades 5-8, page 157 The characteristics of an organism can be described in terms of a combination of traits. Some traits are inherited and others result from interactions with the environment. NSES Content Standard C
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