From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited (a) colour of eye (b) colour of skin (c) size of body (d) nature of hair
From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited
(a) colour of eye
(b) colour of skin
(c) size of body
(d) nature of hair
Answers (1)
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Inherited traits: are present in the person since the time of his birth and are passed on from one generation to another
Acquired traits: A person develops during his lifetime. Acquired traits develop in response to the environment.
Colour of eye, colour of skin and nature of hair cannot be developed during our lifetime. So these are considered as inherited.
The size of the body is an acquired trait because it can be changed on the availability of less or more food.