Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?
(N/A) Acquired traits involve changes in non-reproductive tissues,also known as somatic cells.
Since these changes do not affect the $DNA$ of the germ cells (reproductive cells),they cannot be passed on to the next generation.
Therefore,traits acquired during an individual's lifetime are not inherited.
Since these changes do not affect the $DNA$ of the germ cells (reproductive cells),they cannot be passed on to the next generation.
Therefore,traits acquired during an individual's lifetime are not inherited.
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