Differentiate between inherited and acquired traits
Answer:
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INHERITED TRAITS |
ACQUIRED TRAITS |
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1. Heritable - passed on from generation to generation |
1. Non-heritable - cannot be passed on from generation to generation. |
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2. Traits are present since birth |
2. Traits appear due to experience in the lifetime |
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3. Produce changes in reproductive cells |
3. Produce changes in non-reproductive cells |
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4. Plays a role in evolution |
4. Cannot play role in evolution |
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5. For Example - Blood Group - the blood group of the child is determined by the blood group of the parents |
5. For Example - Muscles of a bodybuilder - A body builder has to work hard on their fitness and physique before they acquire their desired body and muscles. |