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One of the following traits of the parents cannot be passed on to their future generations. This trait is :
(a) cleft chin
(b) pointed chin
(c) scarred chin
(d) broad chin

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(c) scarred chin
Scarred chin is an acquired trait, which an individual gets due to an accident. It cannot be passed on to the progeny.

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