Q4. Anita had a huge scar on her cheek after she met with an accident during her school days. She is worried if her baby would inherit the scar she had acquired. Her doctor, a sincere medical pra ctitioner explained andsuccessfully convinced Anita.(a) What are acquired traits?(b) How is it different from inherited traits?(c) Mention the values the doctor exhibits.
Acquired traits are physical characteristics (such as scar which Anitha acquired after the accident )acquired through growth and development over the life of an organism and are not transmitted to the next generation.
Inherited traits are those characteristics an organism inherits or gets it from his parents. Acquired Traits are different from inherited traits because they are not transmitted to the next generation.
The doctor exhibits awareness, social responsibility and professional ethics.