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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution3 Marks
Question
List in tabular form two distinguishing features between acquired traits and inherited traits, with one example of each.
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Answer

Acquired Traits
Inherited Traits
Traits developed during lifetime.
Traits presents since the birth.
Cannot be inherited that is do not pass to the off springs.
Are inherited by the off springs.
Not in the genes. for example behavior, art of playing an instrument.
In the genes. For example hair colour, height.

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