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describe the difference between traits that are inherited and acquired answer in a 7th grade level?

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Inherited traits:
- Definition: Traits you get from your parents through genes (DNA). These are built into your body before you are born.
- Examples: eye color, hair color, blood type, natural curliness of hair, height tendency, whether you can roll your tongue (sometimes).
- How they’re passed on: Parents give you genes in an egg and sperm. Those genes decide many body features.

Acquired traits:
- Definition: Traits you get after you’re born from your life, choices, or environment. They are not coded in your DNA from your parents.
- Examples: speaking a language, a scar from a cut, muscle from exercise, skills like playing piano, dyed hair, a tan from the sun.
- How they’re passed on: Usually you do not pass acquired traits to your children. For example, if you learn to play guitar, your kids won’t automatically know how to play.

Some traits are influenced by both:
- Example: Height and weight are affected by genes but also by diet and health while growing.
- This means genes can give a tendency, but environment and behavior can change the outcome.

Quick summary: Inherited traits come from your parents’ genes and are present from birth. Acquired traits come from your life and experiences and are usually not passed to your children.