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Sl.No	Inherited traits	Acquired traits
1.	These are genetic variations.	These are somatic variations.
2.	It is present by birth.	It developed during its lifetime.
3.	It is inheritable.	It is not inheritable.
4.	Change in DNA causes many changes.	Change in DNA does not cause any changes.
5.	Traits controlled by genes.	Traits not controlled by genes.
6.	Inherited traits are not affected by changes in environment.	Acquired traits are changed according to changes occurring in our environment.
7.	Example – hair and eyes color like brown curly hairs , blue eyes etc.	Example- acquired skills like swimming, knowledge, cycling.

Note: Acquired traits are acquired by an organism during their lifetime which is not passed to the next generation whereas inherited traits are traits that can be controlled by genes and inherited to the next generation from parents.Recently Updated PagesMaster Class 10 General Knowledge: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Computer Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 English: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Social Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Maths: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 General Knowledge: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Computer Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 English: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Social Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Maths: Engaging Questions & Answers for SuccessMaster Class 10 Science: Engaging Questions & Answers for Success

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