What information supports the conclusion that Damon inherited this trait?
Damon likes to wear a blue sweater to match his blue eyes. Damon's mother has blue eyes. She passed this trait down to Damon.
Read the description of a trait.
Damon has blue eyes.
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.