What role does DNA play in inheritance?
Inherited
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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.
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What is the difference between inherited characteristics and acquired characteristics?
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Can acquired characteristics be passed on to offspring? Explain your answer.
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How does inheritance contribute to the process of evolution?
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Why is understanding inheritance important in the study of evolution?
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