Question

From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited.

• A. Colour of eye
• B. Colour of skin
• C. Size of body
• D. Nature of hair

Answer 1

The correct option is C Size of body

• Acquired traits develop in response to the environment.
• The size of the body is an acquired trait because it can be changed on the availability of less or more food.
• The other three- colour of eye and skin and nature of hair are inherited characters from the parents.
• So, the correct answer is option C.