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Solve this:

With the help of one example for each, distinguish between the
acquired traits and the inherited traits Why are the traits /
experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual
not inherited in the next generation ? Explain the reason of this
fact with an example

Anchit Kumari · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Difference between acquired traits and inherited traits

Acquired traits
Inherited traits

These traits are developed during the lifetime of an
individual

These traits are developed due to the transfer of genetic
material from parents to their offsprings

It involves a change in non-reproductive cells,i e , somatic
cells

It involves changes in reproductive cells,i e , germ cells

These traits are non-heritable This means that they can not be
passed to the next generation

These traits are heritable in nature This means that they can
be passed to the next generation

Example: a) Suppose if you cut your finger by an accident, your
offspring will come with all fingers b) 
taillessness in mice

Example: eye colour, height, etc

Acquired characters are not inherited in the next generation
because only those characters are transmitted or inherited from
parents to offsprings which are present within genes The gene is
the functional unit of DNA Proteins control the characteristics
through the expression of DNA Acquired characters do not cause any
change in genetic makeup of an organism

Regards

Acquired traits	Inherited traits
These traits are developed during the lifetime of an individual.	These traits are developed due to the transfer of genetic material from parents to their offsprings.
It involves a change in non-reproductive cells,i.e., somatic cells.	It involves changes in reproductive cells,i.e., germ cells.
These traits are non-heritable. This means that they can not be passed to the next generation.	These traits are heritable in nature. This means that they can be passed to the next generation.
Example: a) Suppose if you cut your finger by an accident, your offspring will come with all fingers. b) taillessness in mice	Example: eye colour, height, etc.

Solve this: With the help of one example for each, distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits. Why are the traits / experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual not inherited in the next generation ? Explain the reason of this fact with an example.

Solve this:

With the help of one example for each, distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits. Why are the traits / experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual not inherited in the next generation ? Explain the reason of this fact with an example.