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List two differences between acquired traits and inherited traits by giving an example of
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Acquired traits
(i) The acquired traits are the traits which are experienced by an individual during his life time.
(ii) These involve changes in non-reproductive tissues (or somatic cells), which cannot be passed on to the germ cells or progeny.
(iii) Example-cut-tail of mice, learning to dance etc.
Inherited traits
(i) Inherited traits are the characteristics which one acquires from his/her ancestors.
(ii) These involve changes in the DNA, Hence, they are transmitted to the progeny.
(iii) Example-height, eye colour, skin color etc.
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