Distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits in tabular form, giving one example for each.
S.No. | Acquired Traits | Inherited Traits |
1 | Develop during one’s life time. | Are inherited from the parents. |
2 | Do not bring about changes in the DNA of the germ cells. | Result due to existing changes in the DNA of the germ cells. |
3 | Cannot be passed on to the progeny. | Can be passed on to the progeny. |
4 | Examples: Acquired knowledge, loss of weight. | Examples: Skin colour, colour of the eye |