Question

Acquired trait are not capable of directing evolution. Justify this statement by giving atleast two reasons.

Answer 1

Acquired traits are the traits which are acquired by an individual through following certain practices and doing a specific task.

As these traits have no impact on the gene cells.
they are not inherited

Answer 2

Acquired traits are not capable of directing evolution. justify the statement by giving at least two reasons.

Acquired traits cannot direct evolution because:

1. Acquired characters are nonheritable.
2. They do not introduced change in the genes.
3. They are not transferred to germs cell or gametes to be passed on to next generation.