What is the difference between acquired and inherited traits


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Give three differences between acquired and inherited traits

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1)acquired trait cannot be passed to progeny while inherited traits can be.
2)acquired trait do not bring changes in the DNA of germ cell instead bring in somatic cells while genes of inherited traits are present in DNA of germ cell.
3)acquired traits are acquired during the life of individual while inherited traits are inherited from parents
4)acquired eg; knowledge inherit eg; eye color ,hair color 

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