Question

Describe the difference between acquired and inherited traits give an example of each

Answer 1

Acquired traits are which a person acquires over a lifetime. Say the ability to swim or do parkour.

Inherited are acquired from parent and are available from birth. Like some genetic disease or hair color.

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Answer 2

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✔️ Acquired traits of an organism cannot be passed on to the future generation.

✔️ It cannot direct evolution.

✔️ Example:- Weight of an organism.

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✔️ It can be transmitted to future generation because the changes have occurred in the genes of sex gamets.

✔️ It can direct evolution.

✔️ Example:- Free and attached earlobe.


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