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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution3 Marks
Question
Differentiate between the acquired traits and the inherited traits in tabular form, giving one example for each.
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Answer

Acquired Inherited
The acquired traits are the traits which are experienced by an individual during his life time.
 
Inherited traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics which one acquires from the ancestors.
The acquired traits of an organism cannot be passed on to its future generations.
The inherited traits of an organism are passed on to its future generations
For e.g., 'low weight' of beetle. 'cut tail' of a mouse.
For e.g., red colour of beetles, fur coat of guinea pigs.

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