Question

ii) How is it different from in/ laterited traits?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Inherited characters- characters that are passed on from offspring to parents. Acquired characters- characters appearing in an individual's lifetime and can be transmitted to next generation.

Answer 2

Acquired traits

1. A trait (or characteristic) of an organism which is 'not inherited' but develops in response to the environment is called an acquired trait.

2. The acquired traits of an organism cannot be passed on to its future generations. e.g., 'low weight' of beetle. 'cut tail' of a mouse.

Inherited traits

1. A trait (or characteristic) of an organism which is caused by a change in its genes (or DNA) is called an inherited trait.

2. The inherited traits of an organism are passed on to its future generations. e.g., 'red colour of beetles, fur coat of guinea pigs.