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प्रश्न
List three distinguishing features, in tabular form, between acquired traits and the inherited traits.
List in tabular form, two distinguishing features between the acquired traits and the inherited traits with one example of each.
Differentiate between the acquired traits and the inherited traits in tabular form, giving one example for each.
उत्तर
| Acquired Traits | Inherited Traits | |
| 1. | These are somatic variations. | These are genetic variations. |
| 2. | Acquired traits are developed by an individual during his/her lifetime. | Inherited traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics present in an individual since birth. |
| 3. | They are a result of changes in non-reproductive tissues (somatic cells). | They are a result of changes in DNA. |
| 4. | They cannot be passed on to the germ cells or progeny. | They are transmitted to the progeny. |
| 5. | Examples include learning dance and riding a bike. | Examples include eye colour and skin colour. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
"We cannot pass on to our progeny the experiences and qualifications earned during our life time". Justify the statement giving reason and examples.
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A gradual change, over a long period, in a form of life is known as :
(a) erosion
(b) evolution
(c) revolution
(d) evaluation
Scientists believe that all life originated in :
(a) the sea
(b) the soil
(c) the ground
(d) the air
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Which one of the following was not given by Darwin's theory of evolution?
Had Darwin been aware of Mendel’s work, would he been able to explain the origin of variations. Discuss.
The chronological order of human evolution from early to recent stages is ______.
