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Question 40
Differentiate between inherited and acquired characters. Give one example of each type.

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Characters that are passed on from parents to offspring are inherited characters e.g., the colour of seeds, colour of eyes.

Characters appearing in an individual’s lifetime but cannot be transmitted to next generation are acquired characters e.g., obese body, loss of a finger in an accident.


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