What information supports the conclusion that Angie inherited this trait?
Some people use a hair dryer to straighten their hair. But Angie and her brothers have naturally straight hair. Both of Angie's biological parents have naturally black hair. When she was younger, Angie wore ribbons in her naturally black hair.
Read the description of a trait.
Angie has naturally black hair.
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological 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. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.