Which example correctly shows the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait?
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Correct answer: Blood group is inherited and learning to swim is acquired
An inherited trait is determined substantially by genetic information received from parents through reproductive cells. Human blood group is an example because it is genetically controlled. Learning to swim results from practice, training and experience during life, so it is an acquired trait rather than a directly inherited one. Thus option A correctly pairs the examples; the other options reverse or misclassify them.
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Blood group is inherited and learning to swim is acquired
Why is this the correct answer?
An inherited trait is determined substantially by genetic information received from parents through reproductive cells. Human blood group is an example because it is genetically controlled. Learning to swim results from practice, training and experience during life, so it is an acquired trait rather than a directly inherited one. Thus option A correctly pairs the examples; the other options reverse or misclassify them.
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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