Inherited

The transcript explains the difference between inherited and acquired characteristics. Inherited traits are encoded in DNA and passed from parents to offspring, playing a crucial role in evolution. In contrast, acquired characteristics develop during an individual's lifetime and are not passed on genetically.

What role does DNA play in inheritance?

What is the difference between inherited characteristics and acquired characteristics?

Can acquired characteristics be passed on to offspring? Explain your answer.

How does inheritance contribute to the process of evolution?

Why is understanding inheritance important in the study of evolution?