Tabulate two distinguishing features between acquired traits and inherited traits with one example of each.
Acquired Trait |
Inherited trait |
1. The acquired traits are the traits which are experienced by an individual during his life time. |
1. Inherited traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics which one acquires from the ancestors. |
2. It involves changes in non-reproductive tissues (or somatic cells), which cannot be passed on or inherited by the progeny |
2. These involve changes in the DNA, hence are transmitted to the progeny. |
3. For example: Cut marks, low weight or the learning of some dance form etc. |
3. For example: height, eye, skin color etc. |