One of the following traits cannot be inherited. This one is :
(a) colour of eyes
(b) colour of skin
(c) size of body
(d) nature of hair

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(c) size of body
Body size is an acquired trait, and cannot be passed on to the progeny.

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One of the following traits cannot be inherited. This one is : (a) colour of eyes (b) colour of skin (c) size of body (d) nature of hair

(c) size of body Body size is an acquired trait, and cannot be passed on to the progeny.

One of the following traits cannot be inherited. This one is :
(a) colour of eyes
(b) colour of skin
(c) size of body
(d) nature of hair

(c) size of body
Body size is an acquired trait, and cannot be passed on to the progeny.