Question

Change in the non-reproductive tissue caused by environmental factor are inheritable.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Environmental Factors:

1. Changes caused due to the environment cannot be inherited unless they make changes in the genetic material.
2. Only changes in genetic material are heritable.
3. Hence, you may work hard on your body in a gym and may develop bulging muscles but that does not mean that you are likely to have a bodybuilder son.
4. Until and unless your workout in the gym changes your genetic material.

Final answer: The given statement is false.