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Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?
Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?
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Traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited:
- Individuals' acquired traits do not alter their genotype in any way during their lifespan.
- This occurs because an acquired trait includes modification of somatic cells, which are not part of the reproductive system and cannot be passed on to the progeny or reproductive cells.
- Therefore, they cannot be passed down to or inherited by the next generations.
- For example, learning to ride a bike is something we have learned to do, not something we were born with.
- Innate ability refers to traits that are present at birth.
- The one that you learn and adjust to with experience is adaptive.
Traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited:
- Individuals' acquired traits do not alter their genotype in any way during their lifespan.
- This occurs because an acquired trait includes modification of somatic cells, which are not part of the reproductive system and cannot be passed on to the progeny or reproductive cells.
- Therefore, they cannot be passed down to or inherited by the next generations.
- For example, learning to ride a bike is something we have learned to do, not something we were born with.
- Innate ability refers to traits that are present at birth.
- The one that you learn and adjust to with experience is adaptive.
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