List in tabular form any two distinguishing features between the acquired traits and the inherited traits.
Difference between the acquired traits and the inherited traits:
Sr.No. | Basis of difference | Acquired traits | Inherited traits |
1. | Nature of traits | These traits are acquired by a person from his environment. | These traits are inherited by the person from his parents. |
2. | Transfer of traits |
These traits do not have to transfer in the next generation. Eg. Knowledge, skill, etc. |
These traits transfer in the next generation. Eg. - Eye colour, skin colour, etc. |