1. Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits
7-2.7 Distinguish between inherited traits and those acquired from environmental factors

2. Inherited Trait
Genetically determined characteristic that distinguishes one organism from another organism
Example
Color of flowers, shape of seeds, height of plants
Eye color, blood type, skin color in humans

3. Acquired Traits
Physical characteristics may be influenced by the environment
Examples of environmental factors that can alter phenotype
Temperature
Nutrients
Injuries
Disease
Exposure to sun
Living conditions

4. Temperature May affect # or size of leaves in plants
Or, color or amount of fur or thickness of skin in animals

5. Nutrients May affect growth or seed production of plants
OR, weight or height in animals

6. Injuries
May cause scarring in plants and animals

7. Disease May affect the number of branches in plants
OR body shape in animals

8. Exposure to Sun May affect the color of leaves in plants
OR skin changes in animals

9. Living conditions May affect the leaves, roots, and height in plants
OR condition of fur, skin, or teeth in animals