What is the definition of an inherited trait?
Traits are distinguishing features of living organisms and may either be inherited or acquired. In humans these traits can include hair color, eye color, handedness, head shape, and foot shape.Inherited TraitsInherited traits are those passed from parent to offspring. These traits are associated with genes in the individual’s DNA. It is possible for a trait to be inherited that neither parent appeared to have if a recessive gene for that trait is inherited from both parents.Acquired TraitsAcquired traits are those features an organism gains over the course of its life. These traits are not associated with the genetic code and cannot be inherited by the offspring.Example of Inherited TraitsInherited traits in humans would include skin pigmentation, hair color, eye color and ear lobe shape. These traits can be identified in family members. Certain genetic disorders would likewise fall into this category such as hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia and muscular dystrophy.Examples of Acquired Tr
