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Why are the traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited? Explain
Why are the traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited? Explain
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Acquired characters:
- Acquired characteristics are the traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual but these traits\characters are not linked with the DNA.
- DNA is the genetic material that carries genetic information from one generation to another.
- As the acquired traits are not linked to the genes they do not pass on to the next generation.
- Due to this, these characters do not inherit from one generation to the next generation.
- Skills acquired in painting, driving, skating, dancing, etc. are a few examples of acquired traits.
Acquired characters:
- Acquired characteristics are the traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual but these traits\characters are not linked with the DNA.
- DNA is the genetic material that carries genetic information from one generation to another.
- As the acquired traits are not linked to the genes they do not pass on to the next generation.
- Due to this, these characters do not inherit from one generation to the next generation.
- Skills acquired in painting, driving, skating, dancing, etc. are a few examples of acquired traits.
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