List two differences between acquired traits and inherited traits by giving an example of each.

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Acquired trait:
An acquired trait is a personality trait that develops in a person as a result of environmental influences.
Inherited trait:
Inherited traits are those that are passed down from parents to children. An individual's inherited traits are determined by their genes.
Differences between inherited and acquired traits are:
Inherited traits Acquired traits
1.Characters are passed down from generation to generation. 1. Characters are not passed down from generation to generation
2. These characteristics are caused by changes in genes or DNA. 2. These characteristics emerge in response to their surroundings or lifestyle.
3. Human inherited traits include hair, skin, eye color, body type, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases. 3. These characteristics are not encoded by a living organism's DNA and thus cannot be passed down to future generations.

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Inherited traits	Acquired traits
1.Characters are passed down from generation to generation.	1. Characters are not passed down from generation to generation
2. These characteristics are caused by changes in genes or DNA.	2. These characteristics emerge in response to their surroundings or lifestyle.
3. Human inherited traits include hair, skin, eye color, body type, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.	3. These characteristics are not encoded by a living organism's DNA and thus cannot be passed down to future generations.