Differentiate between inherited and acquired characters by giving two points.

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Inherited characters Acquired characters
• The characters/traits which are present since birth. • The characters which are acquired after the birth.
• They are inherited from the parents to the offspring. • It cannot be inherited that means it does not pass to the offspring.

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Differentiate between inherited and acquired characters. Give one example of each type.

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Inherited characters	Acquired characters
• The characters/traits which are present since birth.	• The characters which are acquired after the birth.
• They are inherited from the parents to the offspring.	• It cannot be inherited that means it does not pass to the offspring.