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Inherited vs. Acquired Traits

Discover the difference between inherited and acquired traits in genetics. Explore examples like widow's peak, attached earlobes, and more. Differentiate traits like hair texture in Europeans and African Americans. Learn about the evolution of traits in individuals.

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Inherited vs. Acquired Traits

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  1. Inherited vs. Acquired Traits What does it mean to say a trait is inherited vs. acquired?

  2. Inherited Traits Include: • Examples: • Presence of absence of widow’s peak • Attached earlobes • Hitchhiker’s thumb • Dimples • Tongue rolling ability • PTC taster gene

  3. Acquired Traits Include: OR

  4. Other Acquired Traits European American Hair After Perm Before After African American Hair After Perm Before After

  5. A Example

  6. Michael Jackson Teen Child Adult

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