Question

distinguish between acquired and inherited traits by giving an example of each ?why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual no inherited?

Answer 1

1.acquired traits are the traits which are acquired by a person during his lifetime.
2.they are not transferred to the next generation.
3.they do not bring change in DNA of the germ cell
for ex- a cut on the face of a person
inherited traits
1. these are the traits inherited by a person from the previous generations
 2.they are transferable to the next generation.
3.they do bring a change in DNA of the germ cell
For eg- hair colour, eye colour