Question
With the help of suitable examples, explain why certain traits cannot be passed on to the next generation. What are such traits called?
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Answer
Such traits are called acquired traits. Acquired traits are experienced by an individual during his lifetime. These traits involve changes in non-reproductive cells (somatic cells) which are not transferred to germ cells. So, these traits cannot be passed on to the next generation.
For example- Learning skills like swimming, dancing, cooking, body building, etc are acquired traits and can not be passed on to the next generation.
For example- Learning skills like swimming, dancing, cooking, body building, etc are acquired traits and can not be passed on to the next generation.
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