What is the main difference between acquired and inherited traits?
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Correct answer: Acquired traits develop during life and inherited traits pass through gametes
The governing concept is heredity: acquired traits arise during an organism’s lifetime because of practice, use, injury, or environmental conditions, whereas inherited traits are associated with genetic information transmitted through gametes. Thus, a learned skill or developed muscle is not normally passed directly to offspring. Option A is correct; B ignores the distinction, C wrongly says all acquired traits are inherited, and D confuses nutrition with heredity.
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Acquired traits develop during life and inherited traits pass through gametes
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is heredity: acquired traits arise during an organism’s lifetime because of practice, use, injury, or environmental conditions, whereas inherited traits are associated with genetic information transmitted through gametes. Thus, a learned skill or developed muscle is not normally passed directly to offspring. Option A is correct; B ignores the distinction, C wrongly says all acquired traits are inherited, and D confuses nutrition with heredity.
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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