What information supports the conclusion that Shelby acquired this trait?
Shelby learned biology by reading, observing, and experimenting. Shelby is most interested in human biology.
Read the description of a trait.
Shelby knows a lot about biology.
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.