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Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits

Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits. 7-2.7 Distinguish between inherited traits and those acquired from environmental factors. Inherited Trait. Genetically determined characteristic that distinguishes one organism from another organism Example

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Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits

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  1. Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits 7-2.7 Distinguish between inherited traits and those acquired from environmental factors

  2. Inherited Trait • Genetically determined characteristic that distinguishes one organism from another organism • Example • Color of flowers, shape of seeds, height of plants • Eye color, blood type, skin color in humans

  3. Acquired Traits • Physical characteristics may be influenced by the environment • Examples of environmental factors that can alter phenotype • Temperature • Nutrients • Injuries • Disease • Exposure to sun • Living conditions

  4. Temperature • May affect # or size of leaves in plants • Or, color or amount of fur or thickness of skin in animals

  5. Nutrients • May affect growth or seed production of plants • OR, weight or height in animals

  6. Injuries • May cause scarring in plants and animals

  7. Disease • May affect the number of branches in plants • OR body shape in animals

  8. Exposure to Sun • May affect the color of leaves in plants • OR skin changes in animals

  9. Living conditions • May affect the leaves, roots, and height in plants • OR condition of fur, skin, or teeth in animals

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