Question

List three distinguishing features, in tabular form, between acquired traits and the inherited traits.

Answer 1

Differences between Acquired Trait and Inherited Trait :

S.No.                              Acquired Trait                  Inherited Trait   (i) Do not bring changes in the DNA of germ cells. Bring changes in the DNA of germ cells.   (ii) Cannot undergo direct evolution. Can undergo direct evolution.   (iii) Cannot be passed on to the progeny. Can be passed on to the progeny