A trait acquired by an organism during life due to practice or environment is called what?
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Correct answer: Acquired trait
The governing concept is the difference between acquired and inherited variation. A characteristic that develops during an organism’s lifetime because of practice, use, training or environmental influence is called an acquired trait. It generally does not result from a change in the DNA of reproductive cells. Therefore option A is correct; inherited, dominant and recessive describe genetic patterns rather than this life-developed condition.
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Acquired trait
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the difference between acquired and inherited variation. A characteristic that develops during an organism’s lifetime because of practice, use, training or environmental influence is called an acquired trait. It generally does not result from a change in the DNA of reproductive cells. Therefore option A is correct; inherited, dominant and recessive describe genetic patterns rather than this life-developed condition.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
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