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List in tabular form, two distinguishing features between the acquired traits and the inherited traits with one example of each.  
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List three distinguishing features, in tabular form, between acquired traits and the inherited traits.

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Acquired Traits

Inherited Traits

(i) Does not bring about change in the DNA of the germ cell.
(ii) Cannot be passed on to the progeny.
(iii) Cannot direct evolution.
Examples: Acquiring knowledge, loss of weight, etc.

(i) Brings about change in the DNA of the germ cell.
(ii) Can be passed on to the progeny.
(iii) Can direct evolution.
Examples: Skin colour, colour of the eye, etc.

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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.

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