Question

distinguish b/w inharited traids and acquired traits given one example of each. given reasion why the traids acquired by an individual during the life time are not inherited.

Answer 1

Acquired traits are those traits which are developed in an individual during his lifetime due to the environment around him.They are not passed on to the offspring.
Ex- swimming

Inherited traits are those which are passed on to the offspring during DNA replication as they ensure similarity in a population of a particular species.
Ex-eye color

Certain changes occur in the structure or function of the body parts due to environmental factors. Such changes in somatic tissues are acquired traits that do not involve germ cells and genetic material (DNA). Therefore, these changes are not passed to the next generation. The traits are only inherited if changes take place in the genetic material. Examples: Starving beetles and surgical removal of tail in mice.

Answer 2

The traits which are acquired or achieved during lifetime are known as acquired traits. For eg - Weight

The. traits which are inherited or taken by our parents are known as inherited traits. For eg . - Colour of eye