List two differences between acquired traits and inherited traits by giving an example of each.
Acquired traits |
Inherited traits |
A trait of an organism which is not inherited but develops in response to the environment. |
A trait of an organism which is caused by a change in its gene (or its DNA). |
They cannot be passed onto another generation. |
They can be passed onto another generation. |
They are less in number. |
They are in more number. |
Ex- Experience, Learning of music and dance |
Ex- Hair colour, Eye colour |