Question

Give reasons why acquired characters are not inherited.

Answer 1

Inherited characters:

1. Inherited traits refer to the characters that are inherited by the offspring from its parents.
2. Examples of such traits are eye color, body type, and height.

Acquired characters:

1. Acquired character refers to the trait developed as a result of environmental influence.
2. These are not part of the DNA and thus cannot be passed on to future generations.
3. Thus, acquired traits cannot be inherited by the offspring.