Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Vince has naturally pale skin.
acquired inherited
Hint: Humans are born with their skin color.
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. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.
Humans do not choose their skin color. Babies get their skin color from their parents. So, Vince's skin color is an inherited trait.