Inherited vs. Acquired Traits
By: Jacob Spriggs
What's the Difference?
Inherited traits are traits that you inherited from your biological parents. Acquired traits are traits that you acquire during life.
My Inherited Traits
Hair Color
I have brown hair and both of my parents have brown hair.
Eye Color
I have brown eyes. Both of my parents have brown eyes.
Tongue Rolling
I can roll my tongue and my mom can roll her tongue too.
My Acquired Traits
Basketball Skill
My dad played basketball but I had to learn how to play by myself.
Reading
I had to learn to read.
Riding a Bike
I had to learn how to ride a bike.