Question

Differentiate between acquired and inherited trait

Answer 1

Acquired traits are those traits that are developed during lifetime of an individual. These traits cannot be inherited. For example, a wrestler develops large muscles due to his training program. but this does'nt mean it'll be passed on to his ofspring. In simple terms, acquired traits are skills, knowledge or memory that an individual develops during his/her lifetime.

On the other hand, inherited traits are those traits that are transferred from parents to offsprings. Example, skin colour, eye colour and shape, etc

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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