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

The correct option is C:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Acquired trait
   1. An acquired characteristic is a personality attribute that develops in a person as a result of their environment.
   2. These characteristics are not encoded in a living organism's DNA and hence cannot be handed down to future generations.
2. Inherited trait
   1. Inherited characteristics are encoded in our DNA and can thus be passed on to future generations.
   2. Some examples include eye color, height, complexion, and hair color.
3. Because food availability can change the size of the body, it is an acquired characteristic.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

The Colour of the eye is an inherited character.

Option B:

Skin complexion or skin color is an inherited characteristic.

Option D:

Hair is a trait that is passed down through generations so it is an inherited characteristic.

Final answer: Colour of the eye, skin color, and nature of hair is inherited characteristics but the size of the body is an acquired character.