Question

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

Answer 1

Its true that acquired traits do not contribute in evolution because- Acquired traits are experienced by an individual during his lifetime, Secondly, these traits involve changes in non reproductive cells (somatic cells) which are not transferred to germ cells(sex cells).

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.